Aircraft Photo of F-BTGZ | Douglas C-54D Skymaster | SFAir | AirHistory.net #418297
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:F-BTGZ
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54D Skymaster
C/n (msn):10563
Operator Titles:SFAir
Location
City / Airport:Luqa - Malta InternationalMap
Country:Malta
Airport Codes:ICAO: LMML   IATA: MLA   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:9 September 1977
Photo by:John Visanich
Photo ID: 418297
Photo Comment

Exported to the USA as N8060C in 1979. Crashed in flames after striking trees on final approach in fog near McCormick, South Carolina, on19 November 1979 killing both crew. The cargo was 15,000 lbs (approx 7,000Kg) of Marijuana. At the time it was operated by Tiburon Aircraft Inc.

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

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