Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 25 December 2002
Aircraft Type: Boeing 727-173C
Owner/operator: Express.net Airlines
Registration Number: N704A
Location: Lexington-Blue Grass Airport, KY (LEX) –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Component Affected: BrakesBrakes
Category: Other
A twin-engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure due to brake malfunction during a severe storm. The aircraft was blown into two fuel trucks, resulting in significant damage to the aircraft.A twin-engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure due to brake malfunction during a severe storm. The aircraft was blown into two fuel trucks, resulting in significant damage to the aircraft.
Description
Blown into two fuel trucks during a storm because the brakes were not set. The aircraft sustained substantial damages.
Primary Cause
Brake failure during a storm with high winds and turbulence.Brake failure during a storm with high winds and turbulence.Share on:
