Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 12 November 1994
Aircraft Type: Beechcraft 200 Super King Air
Owner/operator: Endiama
Registration Number: D2-EOJ
Location: Huambo-Albano Machado Airport (NOV) –
ÿ Angola
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 10
Component Affected: Aircraft wingAircraft wing
Category: Accident
A Beech Super King Air pilot encountered a vehicle on the runway during final approach to Huambo Airport (NOV) in Angola. The pilot increased power, flew over the vehicle, and subsequently initiated aquaplane flight, resulting in a right wing strike against a small hillock.A Beech Super King Air pilot encountered a vehicle on the runway during final approach to Huambo Airport (NOV) in Angola. The pilot increased power, flew over the vehicle, and subsequently initiated aquaplane flight, resulting in a right wing strike against a small hillock.
Description
On final approach to Huambo Airport (NOV), Angola, the pilot of the Beech Super King Air saw a vehicle on the runway. He subsequently increased power, flew over the vehicle and touched down on the runway just beyond it. However, the aircraft then began to aquaplane on the wet runway and the pilot could not stop it before the end. It overran and its right wing struck a small hillock.
Primary Cause
Pilot error ? improper control during aquaplane flight leading to a loss of control and subsequent wing strike.Pilot error ? improper control during aquaplane flight leading to a loss of control and subsequent wing strike.Share on:
