Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 3 April 1984
Aircraft Type: de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300
Owner/operator: Lesotho Airways
Registration Number: 7P-LAG
Location: near Quthing Airport (UTG) –
ÿ Lesotho
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 14
Component Affected: Right WingRight Wing
Category: Accident
A right wing struck a tree during final approach to runway 32. The aircraft remained controllable and landed successfully. Runway 14 was preferred due to unobstructed approaches, but the tailwind component could necessitate using Runway 32.A right wing struck a tree during final approach to runway 32. The aircraft remained controllable and landed successfully. Runway 14 was preferred due to unobstructed approaches, but the tailwind component could necessitate using Runway 32.
Description
During final turn, the right wing struck a tree. The aircraft remained controllable and the landing was completed successfully. The 20 m high tree was located on a hill about 200 m from the threshold of runway 32. Runway 14 is preferred as it has unobstructed approaches. However, if the tailwind component is excessive, runway 32 may be used . The pilot stated that he was distracted by the presence of cattle on the airstrip during approach.
Primary Cause
Pilot distraction due to cattle presence during approach.Pilot distraction due to cattle presence during approach.Share on:
