Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 2 February 2008
Aircraft Type: Boeing 747-2D7B
Owner/operator: Atlas Air
Registration Number: N527MC
Location: Lome Airport (LFW) –
ÿ Togo
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Substantial, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft bulkheadAircraft bulkhead
Category: Accident
A cargo container broke loose during takeoff from Lome (LFW), resulting in significant damage to the aircraft bulkhead.A cargo container broke loose during takeoff from Lome (LFW), resulting in significant damage to the aircraft bulkhead.
Description
Cargo broke loose during takeoff from Lome (LFW). It broke through the bulkhead, causing severe damage.
Primary Cause
Cargo container instability during takeoff.Cargo container instability during takeoff.Share on:
