Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 3 June 1975
Aircraft Type: Lockheed L-1049H Super Constellation
Owner/operator: Sky Truck International
Registration Number: N6931C
Location: Guadeloupe –
ÿ Guadeloupe
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft structureAircraft structure
Category: Accident
A commercial aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during an emergency landing at Guadeloupe, resulting in its complete destruction. The aircraft was subsequently withdrawn and broken up in 1979.A commercial aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during an emergency landing at Guadeloupe, resulting in its complete destruction. The aircraft was subsequently withdrawn and broken up in 1979.
Description
Damaged beyond repair after an emergency landing at Guadeloupe. The aircraft was withdrawn from use and finally broken up there in 1979.
Primary Cause
Emergency landing and structural failure during landing.Emergency landing and structural failure during landing.Share on:
