Aircraft Photo of EC-CLE | McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32 | Aviaco | AirHistory.net #132116
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:EC-CLE
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-9
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas DC-9/C-9
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32
C/n (msn):47678 / 789
Operator Titles:Aviaco
Aircraft Name:Juan Ponce de León
Location
City / Airport:Palma de MallorcaMap
Country:Spain
Airport Codes:ICAO: LEPA / LESJ   IATA: PMI   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:14 September 1985
Photo by:Fergal Goodman
Photo ID: 132116
Photo Comment

This aircraft was damaged beyond repair while landing at Vigo on 21 March 1994. The left wing hit the approach lights of runway 20. The DC-9 touched down about 50m short of the runway, causing both main gear to separate. The aircraft slid for 580m and came to rest with a ruptured right-wing rear spar web. This caused the opening of the integral right wing fuel tank, allowing fuel to escape and feed a post-crash fire. All 116 persons on board survived.

This photo is copyright © Fergal Goodman, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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