Douglas DC-6 crash, Feb 6, 1974, San Juan Potosí
Douglas DC-6 accident on February 6, 1974 near San Juan Potosí, Bolivia with no fatalities.
- Date: February 6, 1974
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-6
- Location: San Juan Potosí, Bolivia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A DC-6 cargo flight from San Juan turned back after its number 4 engine caught fire on climb out. It landed normally, but veered off the runway and its nose gear collapsed in soft ground. The four crew escaped uninjured and the aircraft was written off.