Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 14 July 1973
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-6B
Owner/operator: Faucett Per£
Registration Number: OB-R-920
Location: near Tambillo –
ÿ Peru
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Primary Landing GearPrimary Landing Gear
Category: Accident
A passenger aircraft sustained significant structural damage, rendering it irreparable.A passenger aircraft sustained significant structural damage, rendering it irreparable.
Description
Damaged beyond repair.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure of the primary landing gear during flight.Mechanical failure of the primary landing gear during flight.Share on:
