Incident Overview
Date: unk. date 1971
Aircraft Type: Lockheed L-1049H Super Constellation
Owner/operator: Unum Inc.
Registration Number: N45515
Location: Kingman Airport, AZ (IGM) –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: WingWing
Category: Other
A wing on a passenger aircraft exploded on the ground, utilizing it as a gate guard until it was broken up in 1977. This event resulted in significant damage to the fuselage.A wing on a passenger aircraft exploded on the ground, utilizing it as a gate guard until it was broken up in 1977. This event resulted in significant damage to the fuselage.
Description
Wing exploded on ground. Fuselage used as gate guard, until being broken up in 1977.
Primary Cause
Unknown ? Possible structural failure due to fatigue or improper maintenance.Unknown ? Possible structural failure due to fatigue or improper maintenance.Share on:
