Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 23 October 2004
Aircraft Type: Boeing 707-330C
Owner/operator: BETA – Brazilian Express Transportes Areos
Registration Number: PP-BSE
Location: Manaus-Eduardo Gomes International Airport, AM (MAO) –
ÿ Brazil
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: Right main gear legRight main gear leg
Investigating Agency: CENIPACENIPA
Category: Accident
A 707 freighter experienced a sudden and catastrophic failure during takeoff at Manaus Airport. The pilot initiated takeoff thrust, but the abrupt release of brakes resulted in a loud noise. The crew immediately aborted the takeoff and cut power, causing the aircraft to gradually turn to the right. Subsequent observation revealed a right main gear leg was punctured through the wing.A 707 freighter experienced a sudden and catastrophic failure during takeoff at Manaus Airport. The pilot initiated takeoff thrust, but the abrupt release of brakes resulted in a loud noise. The crew immediately aborted the takeoff and cut power, causing the aircraft to gradually turn to the right. Subsequent observation revealed a right main gear leg was punctured through the wing.
Description
The 707 freighter had taxied to Manaus’ runway 10 for departure. The pilot applied takeoff thrust. On releasing the brakes, there was a loud noise. The crew decided to abort the takeoff and immediately cut the power. The airplane then gradually turned to the right. It appeared that the right hand main gear leg punctured through the wing.
Primary Cause
Loss of main gear leg during takeoff due to a puncture.Loss of main gear leg during takeoff due to a puncture.Share on:
