Incident Overview
Date: Friday 2 August 1996
Aircraft Type: Boeing 737-2D6C
Owner/operator: Air Algrie
Registration Number: 7T-VED
Location: Tlemcen Airport (TLM) –
ÿ Algeria
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 106
Component Affected: NosegearNosegear
Category: Accident
An aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control during takeoff, resulting in nosegear collapse and subsequent withdrawal from service due to overrunning. The aircraft was likely withdrawn to Algiers for storage following a D-check in 2005, where it was deemed airworthy.An aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control during takeoff, resulting in nosegear collapse and subsequent withdrawal from service due to overrunning. The aircraft was likely withdrawn to Algiers for storage following a D-check in 2005, where it was deemed airworthy.
Description
Takeoff aborted due to difference in engine N1 readings. The aircraft overran by ca. 40 m. The nosegear collapsed. The aircraft was probably withdrawn from use as a result of this accident and ferried to Algiers for storage. In 2005 the airplane underwent a D-check and was seen for sale and in an airworthy condition at Algiers in July 2005.
Primary Cause
Difference in engine N1 readings leading to uncontrolled flight path deviation.Difference in engine N1 readings leading to uncontrolled flight path deviation.Share on:
