Photo of Boeing 747SP-44, V5-SPF, Air Namibia (SW / NMB)

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Photo of Boeing 747SP-44, V5-SPF, Air Namibia (SW / NMB)
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Aircraft

Location & Date

Type: Boeing 747SP-44
Aircraft Reg: V5-SPF
MSN / CN: 21263/301

Operator: Air Namibia (SW / NMB)

Picture Category: Jetliner

Picture ID: 1039633

Location: Johannesburg - International (Jan Smuts) (JNB / FAJS)
Country: South Africa
Date: 24th September 1995

Photographer

Fergal Goodman

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Comments: This 747SP was leased out by South African Airways on several occasions during its career. It was written-off on 5 October 1998 on departure from Maputo for Lisbon while in operation for LAM. Shortly after takeoff the no. 3 engine suffered an uncontained failure. Flying debris caused damage to the no. 4 engine and the wing. A fire erupted but couldn't be extinguished immediately. An emergency landing was carried out.