Aircraft crash during approach to Dallas Love Field

No fatalities • Dallas-Love Field, United States of America • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft sustained significant damage after striking an embankment while on final approach to Dallas Love Field, resulting in two injuries.

What happened

During the final approach phase of flight into Dallas Love Field, the aircraft descended below the required altitude and made contact with an embankment located before reaching the runway threshold. The impact caused a crash landing that resulted in the separation of the right wing from the fuselage. Following the collision, the aircraft came to a stop in an inverted position.

Findings

  • The primary factor in the accident was that the aircraft was flying at an insufficient altitude during its approach to the runway.
  • The impact with the ground embankment led to the structural failure of the right wing.
  • There were two injuries reported among the crew members involved in the incident.
  • The aircraft was determined to be a total loss following the crash.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck an embankment due to being below the appropriate altitude during its final approach to the runway.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1953-07-19 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near Dallas-Love Field, United States of America?

An aircraft sustained significant damage after striking an embankment while on final approach to Dallas Love Field, resulting in two injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 1953-07-19 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1953-07-19 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration N1697M, operated by Southern Air Transport, at Dallas-Love Field, United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck an embankment due to being below the appropriate altitude during its final approach to the runway.

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