Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 29 September 1964
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: British Midland Airways – BMA
Registration Number: G-AOFZ
Location: Guernsey Airport, Channel Islands (GCI) –
ÿ United Kingdom
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 16
Component Affected: PropellersPropellers
Category: Accident
An aircraft experienced a critical landing failure due to propeller contact with the ground during favorable weather conditions. Subsequent engine damage and requiring replacement necessitated immediate action.An aircraft experienced a critical landing failure due to propeller contact with the ground during favorable weather conditions. Subsequent engine damage and requiring replacement necessitated immediate action.
Description
When the aircraft landed, in fine weather, the tips of both propellers struck the ground. The aircraft was taxied to the apron; both engines were also found to be damaged, and had to be changed.
Primary Cause
Propeller contact with the ground during landing.Propeller contact with the ground during landing.Share on:
