1958-03-10: Douglas DC-7 (N846D) — Douglas Aircraft Company — Long Beach, United States of America

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An aircraft crashed at Long Beach Airport during a test flight intended for Eastern Airlines, resulting in no fatalities.

What happened

During a scheduled test flight at Long Beach Airport, an unidentified aircraft was involved in a crash. The flight was being conducted as part of the final inspection and testing procedures required before the aircraft's official delivery to Eastern Airlines. Despite the impact, there were no casualties reported among those on board.

Findings

The specific reasons for the accident remain undetermined, as the event occurred under unknown circumstances. The investigation into the crash sequence has not publicly identified any specific mechanical or operational failures leading to the incident.