Incident Overview
Date: Friday 17 February 1978
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-6B
Owner/operator: Skyways International
Registration Number: N6523C
Location: Laguna de Brus –
ÿ Honduras
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: The aircraft’s control surfaces and structural integrity.The aircraft’s control surfaces and structural integrity.
Category: Accident
A commercial aircraft experienced a forced landing in the shallow water of Laguna de Brus due to severe turbulence and a sudden loss of control. The aircraft sustained significant damage beyond repair.A commercial aircraft experienced a forced landing in the shallow water of Laguna de Brus due to severe turbulence and a sudden loss of control. The aircraft sustained significant damage beyond repair.
Description
Forced landing in the shallow water of Laguna de Brus; damaged beyond repair.
Primary Cause
Severe turbulence and loss of control due to wind shear and unexpected maneuvers.Severe turbulence and loss of control due to wind shear and unexpected maneuvers.Share on:
