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A Northwest Electra similar to the one from the accident.

NW706

November 25, 2022

On September 17, 1961 a Northwest Airlines Lockheed Electra is taking off out of Chicago when it suddenly crashes. What caused this flight to loose control so soon after take off?

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In Mechanical Failures, Company Failures Tags Electra, Northwest Airlines, Mechanical Failure, Maintenance Error
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