Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 14 September 1978
Aircraft Type: Breguet SP-13A Atlantic
Owner/operator: Marine Luchtvaart Dienst – MLD
Registration Number: 253
Location: off Ireland [Irish Sea] –
ÿ Atlantic Ocean
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
An aircraft experienced a catastrophic engine failure during flight, resulting in a loss of control and subsequent impact with the sea. The engine malfunction caused a rapid loss of altitude and control, leading to a maritime crash.An aircraft experienced a catastrophic engine failure during flight, resulting in a loss of control and subsequent impact with the sea. The engine malfunction caused a rapid loss of altitude and control, leading to a maritime crash.
Description
Crashed at sea following engine problems.
Primary Cause
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