Subsequent to the accident, the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) discontinued the requirement that Boeing 707 aircraft make actual landings with simulated failure of 50 percent of the power units concentrated on one side of the aircraft during training flights, type ratings, and proficiency checks.
Despois do accidente, a Axencia Federal de Aviación (FAA) suspendeu o requisito de que os Boeing 707 realizasen aterraxes reais con problemas simulados do 50% de potencia concentrada nun único lado do aparello en voos de adestramento, de clasificación do modelo, e de verificacións de capacidades.