Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 27 December 1973
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-54B-15-DO (DC-4)
Owner/operator: Avianca
Registration Number: HK-1027
Location: Cartagena Airport (CTG) –
ÿ Colombia
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Fuel tankFuel tank
Category: Other
A fuel tank fire and explosion occurred on the right-hand wing near engine number 4, resulting in a significant impact on the aircraft.A fuel tank fire and explosion occurred on the right-hand wing near engine number 4, resulting in a significant impact on the aircraft.
Description
Ground fire and explosion of a fuel tank on the right hand wing near engine no. 4.
Source of Information
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Fuel tank rupture due to excessive pressure or a defect in the fuel tank.Fuel tank rupture due to excessive pressure or a defect in the fuel tank.Share on:
