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Douglas DC-6 crash site (1986)

Douglas DC-6 crash site (1986)

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Douglas DC-6 crash site (1986)

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Espai d'Interès Natural del Massís de l'Albera

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Location: Cantallops, Alt Emporda, Girona, Catalonia, Spain

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March 14, 2024

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If you want to see it you have to pay close attention to where it is, unfortunately I cycled past it by accident.

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September 16, 2022

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Impressive views of the Douglas DC-6 plane that crashed on July 19, 1986 a few meters from the top of Puig de les Canals in its attempt to put out the forest fire. Adverse weather conditions with wind gusts of more than 100 kilometers and poor visibility due to smoke were the causes of the catastrophe.

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January 5, 2024

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The tragic accident of the French Douglas DC-6 plane in Alt Empordà occurred on July 19, 1986. The plane, belonging to the French civil protection, departed from the Marignane base …

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View of Cantallops – Douglas DC-6 crash site (1986) loop from Albera Natural Site of National Interest

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Salt del Fitó – Douglas DC-6 crash site (1986) loop from Le Perthus

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Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Douglas DC-6 crash site (1986) – Castell de Requesens loop from Cantallops

20.8km

06:30

740m

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 670 m

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Wednesday 1 April

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14 %

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Max wind speed: 40.0 km/h

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