Douglas DC-6 crash, Feb 17, 1978, Brus Laguna Gracias a Dios

Douglas DC-6 accident on February 17, 1978 near Brus Laguna Gracias a Dios, Honduras with no fatalities.

A Douglas DC-6B (N6523C) operated by Skyways International was on a cargo flight when it developed technical problems. The crew attempted an emergency landing and the aircraft came down in the Brus lagoon near Brus Laguna Airfield. All three crew escaped and the aircraft was written off.

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