Incident Overview
Date: Monday 3 December 1973
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-3
Owner/operator: Air Union
Registration Number: XW-PHV
Location: near Phnom Penh Airport (PNH) –
ÿ Cambodia
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 5
Component Affected: Left engine throttle control and right engine RPM sensors.Left engine throttle control and right engine RPM sensors.
Category: Accident
During takeoff, the left engine throttle control failed, resulting in a loss of engine power. Simultaneously, the right engine RPM dropped to idle, prompting a forced landing in a rice field.During takeoff, the left engine throttle control failed, resulting in a loss of engine power. Simultaneously, the right engine RPM dropped to idle, prompting a forced landing in a rice field.
Description
After take-off, at an altitude of 150 ft, the left engine throttle control failed to operate, and at the same time the right hand engine rpm dropped to idle. The pilot tried to return to the airfield, but as the right hand engine began to vibrate violently a forced landing was carried out in a rice-field.
Primary Cause
Loss of engine control during takeoff.Loss of engine control during takeoff.Share on:
