Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 14 September 1967
Aircraft Type: Airspeed AS.57 Ambassador 2
Owner/operator: Autair International Airways
Registration Number: G-ALZS
Location: London-Luton Airport (LTN) –
ÿ United Kingdom
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 69
Component Affected: BrakesBrakes
Category: Accident
An 1800 m visibility and 300 ft cloudbase caused an aircraft to overrun the runway upon touchdown. Subsequent braking reduced lift, leading to damage to the undercarriage during touchdown.An 1800 m visibility and 300 ft cloudbase caused an aircraft to overrun the runway upon touchdown. Subsequent braking reduced lift, leading to damage to the undercarriage during touchdown.
Description
The Ambassador was approaching Luton in darkness with an 1800 m visibility and 300 feet cloudbase. Immediately after touchdown, the flaps were retracted in the takeoff position and the brakes were applied intermittently. The aircraft overran the runway and ran into soft clay, causing the undercarriage to collapse.
Primary Cause
Excessive braking during takeoff, resulting in loss of lift and subsequent ground contact.Excessive braking during takeoff, resulting in loss of lift and subsequent ground contact.Share on:
