Medellín – Miami

On February 4, 2007 at 10:55 PM, Medellín – Miami experienced a crash involving Douglas DC-8, operated by TAMPA Cargo, with the event recorded near Miami-Intl Florida.

The flight was categorized as cargo and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

3 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 3 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 3, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is human factor. Following an uneventful cargo flight from Medellín-José María Córdova (Rionegro) Airport, the crew completed the approach and landing on runway 09R at Miami-Intl Airport. After touchdown, following a course of 100-120 metres, the crew activated the thrust reverser systems when the right main gear collapsed. The aircraft veered to the right and came to rest near the taxiway U. All three crew members evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration HK-4277, MSN 45976/372, year of manufacture 1968.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 25.7950°, -80.2867°.