Incident Overview
Date: Monday 30 November 1970
Aircraft Type: Boeing 707-373C
Owner/operator: Trans World Airlines – TWA
Registration Number: N790TW
Location: Tel Aviv-Lod International Airport (TLV) –
ÿ Israel
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: Aircraft (Stratocruiser & Boeing 707)Aircraft (Stratocruiser & Boeing 707)
Category: Accident
An Israeli Air Force Stratocruiser, without lighting or proper safety precautions, was towed across Runway 30 during a takeoff roll. This resulted in a collision with a Boeing 707, causing both aircraft to catch fire.An Israeli Air Force Stratocruiser, without lighting or proper safety precautions, was towed across Runway 30 during a takeoff roll. This resulted in a collision with a Boeing 707, causing both aircraft to catch fire.
Description
During the takeoff roll on runway 30, an empty and unlit Israeli Air Force Stratocruiser was towed across the active runway. The crew tried to takeoff immediately, but the Boeing 707 collided with the other aircraft. Both aircraft caught fire. PROBABLE CAUSE: Deficiency in safety precautions while towing an aircraft along the runway.
Primary Cause
Deficiency in safety precautions while towing an aircraft along the runway.Deficiency in safety precautions while towing an aircraft along the runway.Share on:
