Incident Overview
Date: Monday 11 April 1977
Aircraft Type: Canadair CL-215-1A10
Owner/operator: Ejrcito del Aire
Registration Number: UD.13-08
Location: off Valencia –
ÿ Spain
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: Aircraft Flight Control SystemAircraft Flight Control System
Category: Accident
An aircraft experienced uncontrollable maneuvering within the Valencia maritime port, resulting in water scooping.An aircraft experienced uncontrollable maneuvering within the Valencia maritime port, resulting in water scooping.
Description
The aircraft began to porpoise uncontrollably while scooping water inside the Valencia maritime port.
Primary Cause
Turbulence or instability in the aircraft’s flight path.Turbulence or instability in the aircraft’s flight path.Share on:
