Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 4 November 1958
Aircraft Type: Bristol 170 Freighter 21
Owner/operator: Compagnie Air Transport – CAT
Registration Number: F-BHVB
Location: Le Touquet –
ÿ France
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: UndercarriageUndercarriage
Category: Accident
A Bristol aircraft struck an obstruction during its final approach to Le Touquet, resulting in the collapse of its undercarriage upon touchdown.A Bristol aircraft struck an obstruction during its final approach to Le Touquet, resulting in the collapse of its undercarriage upon touchdown.
Description
The Bristol was on finals to Le Touquet when it struck an obstruction, causing the undercarriage to collapse on touchdown.
Primary Cause
Obstruction strike during touchdown.Obstruction strike during touchdown.Share on:
