Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 11 August 2004
Aircraft Type: Boeing 737-205 Advanced
Owner/operator: Air Guinee Express
Registration Number: 3X-GCM
Location: Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA) –
ÿ Sierra Leone
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 126
Component Affected: Aircraft Engine (No. 2 Engine and Right-Hand Main Undercarriage)Aircraft Engine (No. 2 Engine and Right-Hand Main Undercarriage)
Category: Accident
A morning flight from Air Guinee Express to Conakry and Banjul was delayed due to severe weather, specifically thunderstorms. The aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of power during takeoff, resulting in a complete failure of the No. 2 engine and right-hand main undercarriage. The plane crashed approximately 100 meters past the runway landing zone.A morning flight from Air Guinee Express to Conakry and Banjul was delayed due to severe weather, specifically thunderstorms. The aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of power during takeoff, resulting in a complete failure of the No. 2 engine and right-hand main undercarriage. The plane crashed approximately 100 meters past the runway landing zone.
Description
Air Guinee Express’ morning flight to Conakry and Banjul was reportedly delayed due to bad weather. Thunderstorms were still present in the area as the airplane prepared for departure. The aircraft sank back during a reduced power (2.06epr) takeoff with flaps selected to Position 1. The no. 2 engine and right hand main undercarriage were sheared off before the plane came to rest, a couple of 100 meters past the 10498 feet / 3200 m long runway 12/30. PROBABLE CAUSE: “This accident results from the non-application by the crew of the check-list before take-off and the lack of coordination between the co-pilot, who was the pilot flying, and the captain.”
Primary Cause
Failure to adhere to pre-flight checklist requirements and lack of coordination between the pilot and co-pilot.Failure to adhere to pre-flight checklist requirements and lack of coordination between the pilot and co-pilot.Share on:
