Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 9 February 1989
Aircraft Type: Boeing 737-2B1
Owner/operator: Linhas Areas de Moambique – LAM
Registration Number: C9-BAD
Location: Lichinga Airport (VXC) –
ÿ Mozambique
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 108
Component Affected: WingWing
Category: Accident
An aircraft experienced a catastrophic landing due to a severe rainstorm, resulting in significant engine damage and loss of lift. The separation of one engine from the wing caused a loss of control during landing.An aircraft experienced a catastrophic landing due to a severe rainstorm, resulting in significant engine damage and loss of lift. The separation of one engine from the wing caused a loss of control during landing.
Description
Overran on landing in a rainstorm. One engine separated from the wing.
Primary Cause
Engine separation during landing.Engine separation during landing.Share on:
