American Airlines, Inc., Flight 30 (AA 30), a Boeing 707-323, N7595A, and a Linden Flight Service, Inc., Cessna 150, N60942, collided at about 2,975 feet above the township of Edison, New Jersey, on January 9, 1971, at approximately 1620 eastern standard time. The collision occurred while the Boeing 707 was being radar vectored for an Instrument Landing System approach to Runway 04 Left at Newark Airport, Newark, New Jersey. The 707 subsequently landed at Newark Airport without injury to its 14 passengers and crew of seven. The Cessna 150, N60942, occupied by a flight instructor and a student pilot, was on a training flight. The Cessna 150 was demolished by the collision and subsequent ground impact. Both of its occupants recieved fatal injuries.
Aircraft Accident Report American Airlines, Inc., Boeing 707-323, N7595A and A Linden Flight Service, Inc., Cessna 150, N60942 over Edison, New Jersey January 9, 1971
1974
22 pages
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