Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 25 June 1964
Aircraft Type: Fokker F-27 Friendship 200
Owner/operator: Pakistan International Airlines – PIA
Registration Number: AP-ALO
Location: Dhaka-Tejgaon Airport (DAC) –
ÿ Bangladesh
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 26
Component Affected: Aircraft wingsAircraft wings
Category: Accident
A Fokker F-27 aircraft was approaching Dhaka airport when a severe line squall caused significant gusts and limited visibility. The aircraft stalled and landed with heavy impact, resulting in the separation of both wings.A Fokker F-27 aircraft was approaching Dhaka airport when a severe line squall caused significant gusts and limited visibility. The aircraft stalled and landed with heavy impact, resulting in the separation of both wings.
Description
The Fokker F-27 was approaching Dhaka when a line squall passed over the airport. After crossing the runway threshold, the plane encountered severe gusts and limited visibility. The aircraft stalled and landed very heavily, causing both wings to break off.
Primary Cause
Severe line squall conditions and gust forces during approach.Severe line squall conditions and gust forces during approach.Share on:
