Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 29 January 1959
Aircraft Type: Bristol 170 Freighter 31M
Owner/operator: Pakistan Air Force
Registration Number: S4426
Location: near Chakala –
ÿ Pakistan
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 7 / Occupants: 7
Component Affected: Aircraft Control System (specifically, the elevator and rudder)Aircraft Control System (specifically, the elevator and rudder)
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a sudden loss of altitude shortly after takeoff, resulting in a rapid and uncontrolled descent. The incident was characterized by a brief period of instability.A small aircraft experienced a sudden loss of altitude shortly after takeoff, resulting in a rapid and uncontrolled descent. The incident was characterized by a brief period of instability.
Description
Crashed shortly after takeoff.
Primary Cause
Loss of control due to aerodynamic instability during takeoff.Loss of control due to aerodynamic instability during takeoff.Share on:
