Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 15 February 1978
Aircraft Type: Boeing 707-329
Owner/operator: Sobelair, lsf Sabena
Registration Number: OO-SJE
Location: Tenerife-Norte Los Rodeos Airport (TFN) –
ÿ Spain
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 198
Component Affected: NosegearNosegear
Category: Accident
An aircraft experienced an undershoot of the runway, resulting in a nosegear collapse and subsequent fire. This incident highlights a critical failure in aircraft control and potentially a fire ignition.An aircraft experienced an undershoot of the runway, resulting in a nosegear collapse and subsequent fire. This incident highlights a critical failure in aircraft control and potentially a fire ignition.
Description
The aircraft undershot the runway, causing the nosegear to collapse. A fire erupted destroying the aircraft.
Source of Information
http://www.skystef.be/B707/OO-SJE.htm, https://elpais.com/diario/1978/02/16/espana/256431613_850215.htmlhttp://www.skystef.be/B707/OO-SJE.htm, https://elpais.com/diario/1978/02/16/espana/256431613_850215.htmlPrimary Cause
Undershoot of the runway.Undershoot of the runway.Share on:
