Incident Overview Facts

  • Incident occurred on 1977-03-27 involving KLM Royal Dutch Airlines aircraft PH-BUF (Boeing 747-200B).
  • Location: Tenerife North, Spain.
  • Fatalities: 583 out of 644 occupants on board.

Investigation Summary

Tenerife Airport Disaster: KLM Flight 4805 collided with Pan Am Flight 1736 on the runway in heavy fog at Los Rodeos Airport.

Airframe & Operator Details

Operating Carrier
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Aircraft Model
Boeing 747-200B
Registration Mark
PH-BUF
Mode S Hex

Location & Impact

Accident Location
Tenerife North
Country
Spain
Total Fatalities
583
Total Occupants
644

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