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TF-LLI_1973-05-31_MUC_1290_TK

 

Photo taken by Theo Kastner and kindly provided by him for inclusion on this page.

 

 

München-Riem

1973-05-31 (31 May 1973)

 

TF-LLI "City of Diekirch"

Canadair CL-44J

39

Cargolux

 

TF-LLI is taxiing to Riem’s runway 25 for take-off. Noted here on 2 June 1972, 31 May 1973 and 12 April 1977.

 

Information from airliners.net - thanks to Richard Vandervord:

The last CL-44, built as a D4-8 and FF as CF-SEE-X in 3.65, but by 11.65 converted to stretched 'J' model. To Loftleidir as TF-LLI, wheels up landing at JFK in 9.69 but not repaired due to insurance dispute till sold to Cargolux and repaired at LAX in 1971. To Aero Uruguay as CX-BJV 12.77 and Cargosur 11.78. Lsd to AECA of Ecuador. Became HK-3148X in 10.84 with Aeronorte, then SAEP, Tampa and LASA; w/o during emergency return to Barranquilla on 6.47.88 after no.4 engine failure on climbout.

 

Additional information from Eric Dumigan on Instagram:

Canadair’s CL-44J, a stretched version of Canadair’s CL-44, is the largest aircraft ever produced in Canada. Four of the aircraft were built for Loftleidir Icelandic Airlines for passenger service. The CL-44J featured a 10 ft. fuselage extension in front of the wing and a five foot extension behind the wing which gave an increased passenger capacity from 160 passengers to 188.

 

Detailed history of this airframe:

www.cl44.com/cl44/prodlist/serial39.htm

 

Accident report:

aviation-safety.net/wikibase/326517

 

TF-LLI with Loftleidir at LUX in May 1966:

imgproc.airliners.net/photos/airliners/8/1/3/0479318.jpg

 

TF-LLI with Cargolux at MXP in June 1976 (larger titles):

imgproc.airliners.net/photos/airliners/2/4/8/1840842.jpg

 

This airframe as CX-BJV with Aero Uruguay ca. late 1970s:

www.flickr.com/photos/154191970@N03/33675251584

 

This airframe as N4998S with Cargosur at MIA in March 1979:

www.flickr.com/photos/steelhead2010/53551529320

 

N4998S with TAISA Air Cargo at MIA in 1982:

www.flickr.com/photos/154191970@N03/51654344361

 

N4998S with AECA Carga at MIA in 1982 (white tail):

www.flickr.com/photos/191692050@N04/54184753696

 

This airframe as HK-3148X with Lineas Aereas Suramericanas at MIA ca. 1986:

www.flickr.com/photos/154191970@N03/44017227980

 

 

Scan from Kodachrome slide.

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Uploaded on January 13, 2026
Taken on May 31, 1973