| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | HR-SAO |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-6 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-6 (C-118/R6D/Liftmaster) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas DC-6B |
| C/n (msn): | 44109 / 417 |
| Operator Titles: | SAHSA - Servicio Aéreo de Honduras |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Baton Rouge - Metropolitan / Ryan FieldMap |
| Region / Country: | Louisiana, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KBTR IATA: BTR Local: BTR Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 5 January 1968 |
| Photo by: | Bob Thomas |
| Photo ID: | 371663 |
| Photo Comment |
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This DC-6 made an emergency landing at KBTR after hitting trees on approach to the airport in New Orleans, LA. in heavy fog the day before this slide was taken. New Orleans is about 50 miles southeast of Baton Rouge. Note the damage to the wing leading edge from a tree. There also was extensive damage under the fuselage, including a gash running from the wing to the tail. Additionally, the number four engine was damaged and was shut down and feathered, as can be seen in the slide. They were lucky to walk away uninjured from this incident. This photo is copyright © Bob Thomas, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 27 June 2021, and has since been viewed 2273 times. |