Narrative:
The undercarriage collapsed on landing. The DC-6 overturned and broke in three, catching fire.
Runway mishap
accident date: 08-05-1987
type: Douglas DC-6BF
registration: OB-R-750
| Status: | |
| Date: | Friday 8 May 1987 |
| Type: |  Douglas DC-6BF |
| Operator: | Frigorifico Reyes |
| Registration: | CP-1650 |
| MSN: | 45505/997 |
| First flight: | 1958 |
| Engines: | 4 Pratt & Whitney R-2800 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | La Paz-El Alto Airport (LPB) ( Bolivia)
|
| Phase: | Landing (LDG) |
| Nature: | Cargo |
| Departure airport: | ? |
| La Paz-El Alto Airport (LPB/SLLP), Bolivia |
The undercarriage collapsed on landing. The DC-6 overturned and broke in three, catching fire.
Classification:
Landing gear collapseRunway mishap
Sources:
» Aviation Letter 247Photos
accident date: 08-05-1987
type: Douglas DC-6BF
registration: OB-R-750
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