Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 14 March 1962
Aircraft Type: Douglas R4D-8 (Super DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Navy
Registration Number: 12445
Location: Toyanaka –
ÿ Japan
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Fuel system components of the Boeing 737 aircraft.Fuel system components of the Boeing 737 aircraft.
Category: Accident
A Boeing 737 aircraft experienced a fuel contamination issue during an initial landing at Toyanaka Airport, Japan. The aircraft was grounded due to concerns about potential fuel leaks.A Boeing 737 aircraft experienced a fuel contamination issue during an initial landing at Toyanaka Airport, Japan. The aircraft was grounded due to concerns about potential fuel leaks.
Description
Wheels-up landing at Toyanaka, Japan due to fuel contamination.
Source of Information
http://www.joebaugher.com/navy_serials/navyserials.htmlhttp://www.joebaugher.com/navy_serials/navyserials.htmlPrimary Cause
Fuel contamination during the initial landing sequence.Fuel contamination during the initial landing sequence.Share on:
