Crash of a Rockwell Grand Commander 680 in Furnas: 6 killed
Date & Time:
Sep 7, 1973 at 2200 LT
Operator:
Registration:
PT-CLD
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
680-1596-206
YOM:
1966
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
By night, the twin engine airplane encountered difficulties and was unable to takeoff from Furnas Airport. It overran, struck trees and eventually crashed against a bridge. Both pilots and four passengers were killed while two others were injured.
