Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 24 January 1967
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-6B
Owner/operator: United Arab Airlines – UAA
Registration Number: SU-ANL
Location: Hodeidah Airport (HOD) –
ÿ Yemen
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: GearGear
Category: Accident
A DC-6 aircraft experienced a groundlooping incident during landing, resulting in gear collapse and a subsequent flight to Cairo. Improper reversing technique was identified as the primary cause.A DC-6 aircraft experienced a groundlooping incident during landing, resulting in gear collapse and a subsequent flight to Cairo. Improper reversing technique was identified as the primary cause.
Description
On landing, directional control was lost due to improper reversing technique. The DC-6 groundlooped off the runway, causing the gear to collapse. The airplane was reportedly later flown to Cairo and scrapped there.
Primary Cause
Improper reversing technique during landing.Improper reversing technique during landing.Share on:
