Narrative:
The DC-7 had just landed and was being steered onto the taxiway to make a 180deg. turn and taxi back on the runway. Visibility was obscured by dust which had been raised during the engine reverse operation. The aircraft ran off the edge of the taxiway. The wing struck two tractors and a fire started on the right wing. The aircraft burnt out.
| Status: | |
| Date: | Thursday 13 December 1973 |
| Type: |  Douglas DC-7B |
| Operator: | Frigorificos Movima |
| Registration: | CP-1048 |
| MSN: | 45453/958 |
| First flight: | 1958 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 29 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 33 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Trinidad Airport (TDD) ( Bolivia)
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| Phase: | Landing (LDG) |
| Nature: | Non Scheduled Passenger |
| Departure airport: | ? |
| Trinidad Airport (TDD/SLTR), Bolivia |
The DC-7 had just landed and was being steered onto the taxiway to make a 180deg. turn and taxi back on the runway. Visibility was obscured by dust which had been raised during the engine reverse operation. The aircraft ran off the edge of the taxiway. The wing struck two tractors and a fire started on the right wing. The aircraft burnt out.
Sources:
» Aviation News 18.1.1974Photos
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