Douglas DC-6 crash, Feb 20, 1967 (4 killed), Tegucigalpa...
Douglas DC-6 accident on February 20, 1967 near Tegucigalpa Francisco Morazán, Honduras with 4 fatalities.
- Date: February 20, 1967
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-6
- Location: Tegucigalpa Francisco Morazán, Honduras
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
The SAHSA Douglas DC 6 landed normally at Toncontin Airport but its propeller reverse system could not be used. The crew braked hard, tyres burst, and the aircraft ground looped and ran into a drainage ditch. The left wing fuel tank ruptured and a fire destroyed the aircraft, and 4 passengers were killed while the other occupants were evacuated.