Narrative:
The DC-6 returned to San Juan when the no. 4 engine had caught fire on climbout.
The aircraft landed normally but veered left after 950 m and ran off the side, coming to rest 80 m from the runway edge with its nosegear collapsed.
accident date: 06-02-1974
type: Douglas DC-6A
registration: N611SE
| Status: | |
| Date: | Wednesday 6 February 1974 |
| Type: |  Douglas DC-6A |
| Operator: | ALCON - Aerolineas Comerciales Nacionales |
| Registration: | CP-947 |
| MSN: | 44076/391 |
| First flight: | 1953 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | San Juan ( Bolivia)
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| Phase: | Landing (LDG) |
| Nature: | Cargo |
| Departure airport: | San Juan Airport (SLJN), Bolivia |
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The DC-6 returned to San Juan when the no. 4 engine had caught fire on climbout.
The aircraft landed normally but veered left after 950 m and ran off the side, coming to rest 80 m from the runway edge with its nosegear collapsed.
Classification:
Runway excursion
Sources:
» Aviation News 15.03.1974Photos
accident date: 06-02-1974
type: Douglas DC-6A
registration: N611SE
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