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Pittsburgh to Bluefield Flight: Aircraft Overruns Runway (N541S)

Bluefield-Mercer County, United States of AmericaLanding (descent or approach)

On April 12, 1961, a Douglas DC-3 (registration N541S) operated by United States Steel Corporation - USS was involved in an aviation accident near Bluefield-Mercer County, United States of America during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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

A twin-engine aircraft carrying four people overran the runway after landing in Bluefield. The plane came to rest on an embankment, resulting in no injuries but total loss of the aircraft.

Incident Overview A twin-engine aircraft was operating a flight from Pittsburgh to Bluefield when it experienced an incident after landing. The aircraft was carrying a crew of three and one passenger, identified as the vice-president of the United States Steel Corporation. After touchdown, the airplane went out of control, veered off the runway, and came to rest on an embankment. All four occupants were uninjured, while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or exact location beyond the route and destination. No probable cause is stated in the source.

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