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1964 Douglas DC-3A Crash Near Chicago O'Hare (N410D)

Chicago-O'Hare, United States of AmericaLanding (descent or approach)

On March 8, 1964, a Douglas DC-3 (registration N410D) operated by Hansen Air Activities was involved in an aviation accident near Chicago-O'Hare, United States of America during landing or approach. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The Board determines the probable cause of this accident was the failure of the crew to utilize available de-icing equipment and engine power to maintain positive control of the aircraft under conditions of rapid airframe ice accretion and vortex induced… This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A Douglas DC-3A, N410D, crashed into a house near Chicago O'Hare on March 8, 1964, after losing control during an ILS approach in icing and turbulence. The copilot died; three passengers were injured.

Accident Overview and Casualties On March 8, 1964, at 2356 c.s.t., a Douglas DC-3A, N410D, operated by and registered to Hansen Air Activities, crashed into an occupied house 7-1/2 miles west-northwest of the Chicago O'Hare International Airport. The copilot sustained fatal injuries, and three of the 28 passengers received minor injuries. None of the six persons in the house were injured. The aircraft was damaged substantially. ## Flight Conditions and Loss of Control The crew was attempting an ILS approach to runway 14R in instrument flight conditions when turbulence was encountered, accompanied by a rapid accretion of airframe icing. The crew was unable to maintain directional stability or altitude, and abandoned the approach. After leaving the approach course, the aircraft continued to descend in an uncontrolled condition until it crashed.

Probable cause

The Board determines the probable cause of this accident was the failure of the crew to utilize available de-icing equipment and engine power to maintain positive control of the aircraft under conditions of rapid airframe ice accretion and vortex induced turbulence.
Controlled flight into terrainIcing

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