Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 10 February 1999
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-8
Owner/operator: Trans Air Congo
Registration Number: EL-ALQ
Location: Brazzaville-Maya Maya Airport (BZV/FCBB) –
ÿ Congo
Phase of Flight: Taxi
Status: Substantial
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 6
Component Affected: Left brake hydraulic lineLeft brake hydraulic line
Category: Accident
During taxi, a hydraulic line failure on the left brake resulted in loss of directional control, leading to a collision with personnel and containers on the apron. The co-pilot lacked a license, and maintenance documentation was unavailable. The operator?s maintenance operations were inadequate, contributing to the incident.During taxi, a hydraulic line failure on the left brake resulted in loss of directional control, leading to a collision with personnel and containers on the apron. The co-pilot lacked a license, and maintenance documentation was unavailable. The operator?s maintenance operations were inadequate, contributing to the incident.
Description
During taxi, the hydraulic line to the left brake failed. Directional control was lost and the aircraft collided with a person and containers on the apron. The co-pilot had no license. Maintenance documentation on the aircraft was not available. The operator had no administrative structure and its maintenance operations was inadequate.
Primary Cause
Hydraulic line failure during taxi.Hydraulic line failure during taxi.Share on:
