| Date of Accident: | 01 March 1962 |  |
| Airline: | American Airlines |  |
| Aircraft: | Boeing 707-123B | |
| Location: | Jamaica, New York (Idlewild Airport) | |
| Registration: | N7506A | |
| Previous Registrations: | --- | |
| Flight Number: | 1 | |
| Fatalities: | 95:95 | |
| MSN: | 17633 | |
| Line Number: | --- | |
| Engine Manufacturer: | --- | |
| Engine Model: | --- | |
| Year of Delivery: | --- | |
| Accident Description: | The aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Idlewild Airport in New York City. Use of an improper tool during maintenance caused wire damage in the tail assembly, which led to an uncommanded rudder deflection shortly after takeoff. |
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| Related Links/Information: | Accident Photos - AirDisaster.Com Photo Database |
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