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Four-Engine Aircraft Emergency Landing at Fort-de-France-Le Lamentin Airport (N6931C)

Fort-de-France, MartiniqueLanding (descent or approach)

On June 3, 1975, a Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation (registration N6931C) operated by Sky Truck International was involved in an aviation accident near Fort-de-France, Martinique during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A four-engine aircraft experienced technical problems after takeoff from Fort-de-France-Le Lamentin Airport. The crew made an emergency landing after an unstable approach, resulting in a hard landing and total loss of the aircraft.

Incident Overview and Initial Response After departing from Fort-de-France-Le Lamentin Airport, the flight crew reported technical issues to air traffic control. In response to the reported problems, the crew was granted clearance to return to the airport for an emergency landing. The aircraft involved in the incident was a four-engine airplane, though specific details regarding its type, registration, operator, and the exact date of the event were not provided in the available source material. The crew's prompt communication with air traffic control facilitated the decision to execute an immediate return to the departure airport to address the technical difficulties safely.

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What happened in the 3 Jun 1975 Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation accident near Fort-de-France, Martinique?

A four-engine aircraft experienced technical problems after takeoff from Fort-de-France-Le Lamentin Airport. The crew made an emergency landing after an unstable approach, resulting in a hard landing and total loss of the aircraft.

Were there any fatalities in the 3 Jun 1975 Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 3 Jun 1975 involved a Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation, registration N6931C, operated by Sky Truck International, at Fort-de-France, Martinique.

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