Incident Overview
Date: Friday 22 April 1960
Aircraft Type: Bristol 170 Wayfarer II
Owner/operator: Air Condor
Registration Number: G-AGPV
Location: Southend Municipal Airport (SEN) –
ÿ United Kingdom
Phase of Flight: Taxi
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 47
Component Affected: Aircraft propellerAircraft propeller
Category: Accident
A night takeoff resulted in a sudden and uncontrolled rightward swing of the aircraft, leading to a collision with a waiting light aircraft. The impact caused significant damage to the aircraft, including a propeller piercing the fuselage.A night takeoff resulted in a sudden and uncontrolled rightward swing of the aircraft, leading to a collision with a waiting light aircraft. The impact caused significant damage to the aircraft, including a propeller piercing the fuselage.
Description
Following the application of full power for a night takeoff the aircraft swung to the right. The swing continued through approximately 180 degrees and the aircraft collided with a light aircraft waiting to take off. Two passengers were seriously injured and the aircraft was substantially damaged when the rotating propeller of the light aircraft pierced the fuselage.
Primary Cause
Loss of control during a night takeoff due to a sudden swing.Loss of control during a night takeoff due to a sudden swing.Share on:
