Douglas DC-6 crash, Oct 6, 1980, Panama City-Tocumen
Douglas DC-6 accident on October 6, 1980 near Panama City-Tocumen, Panamá, Panama with no fatalities. Cause: Not determined. The nose gear collapsed on...
- Date: October 6, 1980
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-6
- Location: Panama City-Tocumen, Panamá, Panama
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Not determined. The nose gear collapsed on landing.
A LANICA Douglas DC-6BF cargo flight had its nose gear collapse on touchdown at Panama City-Tocumen Airport. The aircraft slid on its nose before stopping on the runway. Both pilots escaped uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.