Date: | December 21, 1992 |
Location: | Faro, Algarve, Portugal |
Aircraft: | McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30CF |
Reg: | PH-MBN |
Airline: | Martinair Holland NV |
Flight No: | 495 |
Fatalities: | 340 : 56 |
While attempting a second landing in high winds, during a storm, the aircraft's wing tip hit the runway resulting in the aircraft departing the runway and causing a fuel tank to explode. |