Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 27 February 1975
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47B-40-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: J.V. Masin
Registration Number: N87805
Location: Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) –
ÿ Spain
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Minor, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Serious incident
The aircraft, a Boeing 737, executed a swerving maneuver upon touchdown at Madrid-Barajas runway 01 following a feathered engine. The swerving resulted in a ground loop.The aircraft, a Boeing 737, executed a swerving maneuver upon touchdown at Madrid-Barajas runway 01 following a feathered engine. The swerving resulted in a ground loop.
Description
Shortly after touchdown on runway 01 at Madrid-Barajas, with one engine feathered, the aircraft swerved to the right and ground looped.
Primary Cause
Engine failure and subsequent swerving during touchdown.Engine failure and subsequent swerving during touchdown.Share on:
