Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 22 February 2000
Aircraft Type: Boeing 767-366ER
Owner/operator: EgyptAir
Registration Number: SU-GAO
Location: Harare Airport (HRE) –
ÿ Zimbabwe
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 93
Component Affected: First engine of the Boeing 767-366ERFirst engine of the Boeing 767-366ER
Category: Accident
An EgyptAir Boeing 767-366ER experienced a landing accident at Harare Airport, Zimbabwe, due to adverse weather conditions. The aircraft’s first engine struck the ground and detached from the wing during a VOR/DME approach. It subsequently ran off the runway.An EgyptAir Boeing 767-366ER experienced a landing accident at Harare Airport, Zimbabwe, due to adverse weather conditions. The aircraft’s first engine struck the ground and detached from the wing during a VOR/DME approach. It subsequently ran off the runway.
Description
EgyptAir flight MS880 suffered a landing accident at Harare Airport, Zimbabwe. The aircraft, a Boeing 767-366ER, touched down on runway 23 following a VOR/DME approach. According to a statement by EgyptAir, the no. 1 engine touched the ground and separated from the wing. The aircraft then ran off the side of the runway. Weather was poor with strong cross wind.
Source of Information
http://www.apnewsarchive.com/2000/EgyptAir-Jet-Crash-Lands-in-Zimbabwe/id-1de2adafc70a93ebf2e3378b0779f900http://www.apnewsarchive.com/2000/EgyptAir-Jet-Crash-Lands-in-Zimbabwe/id-1de2adafc70a93ebf2e3378b0779f900Primary Cause
Strong crosswind conditions during the approach and landing.Strong crosswind conditions during the approach and landing.Share on:
