Lafayette International Airport disaster

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Lafayette International Airport disaster
(Petrol 67 and Oceanic 2311)
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CGI rendering of Petrol 67 about to be hit by Oceanic 2311.
Incident summary
DateJuly 18, 2007
TypeRunway collision involving weather conditions, pilot error, improper air traffic control communication, aircraft ground movement failure
SiteLafayette Intercontinental Airport
Magnolia Bend, Louisiana
Total fatalities466
Total survivors42
First aircraft
TypeBoeing 767-300T
NameCity of Opelousas
OperatorPetrol Air
Tail numberN298PT
Flight originLafayette Intercontinental Airport
DestinationManchester Airport
Passengers0
Crew8
Fatalities6
Survivors2
Second aircraft
TypeBoeing 747-400
OperatorOceanic Airlines
Tail numberN428ZA
Flight originLafayette Intercontinental Airport
DestinationSydney International Airport
Passengers475
Crew25
Fatalities460
Survivors40