Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 6 September 1995
Aircraft Type: Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander
Owner/operator: Unknown
Registration Number: VP-LMG
Location: Montserrat ? –
ÿ Montserrat
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Component Affected: Aircraft structure, particularly the wing and tail.Aircraft structure, particularly the wing and tail.
Category: Other
A Boeing 747-400 aircraft was struck by a powerful gust of wind during Hurricane Luis, causing it to overturn and fall onto its back.A Boeing 747-400 aircraft was struck by a powerful gust of wind during Hurricane Luis, causing it to overturn and fall onto its back.
Description
Blown onto its back during Hurricane Luis.
Primary Cause
Strong wind gusts associated with Hurricane Luis.Strong wind gusts associated with Hurricane Luis.Share on:
