Incident Overview
Date: Monday 30 September 1974
Aircraft Type: Lockheed C-130E Hercules
Owner/operator: United States Air Force – USAF
Registration Number: 63-7802
Location: Okinawa-Kadena AFB (DNA) –
ÿ Japan
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Engine 4Engine 4
Category: Accident
A twin-engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control when the engine number four engaged in full power, resulting in a rapid and uncontrolled descent. The engine’s operation outside of its designated parameters caused a significant loss of altitude and control.A twin-engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control when the engine number four engaged in full power, resulting in a rapid and uncontrolled descent. The engine’s operation outside of its designated parameters caused a significant loss of altitude and control.
Description
Crash-landed when engine no. 4 went into full power instead of reverse.
Primary Cause
Engine malfunction ? specifically, an uncontrolled engagement of the engine beyond its intended operating parameters.Engine malfunction ? specifically, an uncontrolled engagement of the engine beyond its intended operating parameters.Share on:
