Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 27 January 1973
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-6A
Owner/operator: TAN Honduras – Transportes Areos Nacionales
Registration Number: HR-TNO
Location: 16 km N of Tegucigalpa –
ÿ Honduras
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: Aircraft engine(s) and/or flight control system.Aircraft engine(s) and/or flight control system.
Category: Accident
A small private jet crashed and burst into flames approximately 10 miles from the airport. The incident occurred during takeoff.A small private jet crashed and burst into flames approximately 10 miles from the airport. The incident occurred during takeoff.
Description
Crashed and burst into flames 10 miles from the airport.
Primary Cause
Possible engine failure or control system malfunction.Possible engine failure or control system malfunction.Share on:
