FAA accident report · Lkheed 1049F55 · Levittown, Puerto Rico · April 5, 1990
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Unauthorized ferry flight with NR3 engine inop. Engine NR2CAUGHT fire and NR1 failed. Ditched and sank.
UNAUTHORIZED FERRY FLIGHT WITH NR3 ENGINE INOP. ENGINE NR2CAUGHT FIRE AND NR1 FAILED. DITCHED AND SANK.