Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 5 December 1998
Aircraft Type: Beechcraft B300 King Air 350
Owner/operator: Dogus Air
Registration Number: TC-DHA
Location: Istanbul-Atatrk International Airport (IST) –
ÿ Trkiye
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Aircraft Control Surfaces and Landing GearAircraft Control Surfaces and Landing Gear
Category: Accident

A commercial aircraft experienced a catastrophic crash upon touchdown, resulting in a significant fire. The aircraft impacted cargo containers, causing extensive damage and a fire outbreak.A commercial aircraft experienced a catastrophic crash upon touchdown, resulting in a significant fire. The aircraft impacted cargo containers, causing extensive damage and a fire outbreak.
Description
Returned to land. Went off the runway, crashing into cargo containers. A fire erupted.
Source of Information
http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1999/1999%20-%201497.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1999/1999%20-%201497.htmlPrimary Cause
Loss of control during touchdown due to a combination of factors, potentially including a sudden loss of altitude or a destabilization event.Loss of control during touchdown due to a combination of factors, potentially including a sudden loss of altitude or a destabilization event.Share on: