| Status: | Final |
| Date: | Friday 27 September 1968 |
| Time: | 02:41 |
| Type: |  Douglas DC-7CF |
| Operator: | Universal Airlines |
| Registration: | N7466 |
| MSN: | 45090/747 |
| First flight: | 1956 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | near Cherry Point MCAS, NC (NKT) ( United States of America)
|
| Phase: | Approach (APR) |
| Nature: | Cargo |
| Departure airport: | ? |
| Cherry Point MCAS, NC (KNKT), United States of America |
The pilot failed to initiate a go around when he didn't see the runway on finals and the aircraft crashed. Visibility was poor due to fog and a 100-feet ceiling.
Probable Cause:
PROBABLE CAUSE:
pilot in command - improper ifr operation
FACTORS:
pilot in command - failed to follow approved procedures,directives,etc.
weather - low ceiling
weather - fog
Sources:
» NTSB File 1-0041Photos
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