Douglas DC-7 crash, Nov 6, 1992, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood
Douglas DC-7 accident on November 6, 1992 near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, Florida, United States with no fatalities. Cause: Number four engine failure...
- Date: November 6, 1992
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-7
- Location: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, Florida, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Number four engine failure of undetermined origin, and an over-gross-weight takeoff that left the aircraft unable to stay airborne; questionable airworthiness due to missing records and inadequate FAA oversight contributed.
A Douglas DC-7 cargo flight from Fort Lauderdale to Santo Domingo lost its number four engine shortly after takeoff on 6 November 1992. The crew tried to dump fuel, lost the number two engine to overheating and ditched the airplane off the coast. All occupants survived, and the airframe was badly corroded by salt water before recovery.