Lockheed L-188 Electra crash, Jul 14, 1990, Aruba
Lockheed L-188 Electra accident on July 14, 1990 near Aruba, Aruba with no fatalities.
- Date: July 14, 1990
- Aircraft: Lockheed L-188 Electra
- Location: Aruba, Aruba
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
A TPI International Airways Lockheed L-188 Electra on a cargo flight from Aruba to Panama City reported an explosion while climbing through about 18,000 ft on 14 July 1990, and the number 3 and 4 propellers separated. The crew shut down the number 2 engine, declared an emergency and landed at Aruba without brakes and with limited flight controls. No one was killed or injured and the aircraft was written off.