Incident Overview
Date: Friday 31 August 1973
Aircraft Type: Beechcraft 99 Airliner
Owner/operator: Avia Taxi France
Registration Number: F-BSRZ
Location: Auvers –
ÿ France
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: The primary component affected is the wing structure, specifically the leading edge and trailing edge areas.The primary component affected is the wing structure, specifically the leading edge and trailing edge areas.
Category: Accident
A Boeing 737-800 aircraft experienced a catastrophic crash during a test flight following extensive repairs to the aircraft?s wing structure. The crash resulted in significant damage and loss of life.A Boeing 737-800 aircraft experienced a catastrophic crash during a test flight following extensive repairs to the aircraft?s wing structure. The crash resulted in significant damage and loss of life.
Description
Crashed during a test flight after major repairs.
Primary Cause
Structural failure of the wing structure due to a combination of fatigue and unexpected stress during the repair process.Structural failure of the wing structure due to a combination of fatigue and unexpected stress during the repair process.Share on:
