Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 27 July 1980
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-7CF
Owner/operator: Lambda Air Cargo
Registration Number: CP-1291
Location: Trujillo Airport (TRU) –
ÿ Peru
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft fuselageAircraft fuselage
Category: UK
A passenger jet experienced a catastrophic fire during ground operations, resulting in irreparable damage to the aircraft.A passenger jet experienced a catastrophic fire during ground operations, resulting in irreparable damage to the aircraft.
Description
Damaged beyond repair in ground fire.
Primary Cause
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