Incident Overview
Date: Friday 30 September 1977
Aircraft Type: Bristol 175 Britannia 253
Owner/operator: Interconair
Registration Number: EI-BBY
Location: Shannon Airport (SNN) –
ÿ Ireland
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 6
Component Affected: Aircraft structure (specifically the wing)Aircraft structure (specifically the wing)
Category: Accident
A Britannia aircraft experienced a severe vibration at a height of 300 feet during an approach to runway 24. Due to the vibration, the aircraft initiated an overshoot, resulting in a sinking and collision with the ground to the right of the runway. The aircraft subsequently skidded and caught fire.A Britannia aircraft experienced a severe vibration at a height of 300 feet during an approach to runway 24. Due to the vibration, the aircraft initiated an overshoot, resulting in a sinking and collision with the ground to the right of the runway. The aircraft subsequently skidded and caught fire.
Description
Severe vibration was experienced at an height of 300 feet. The approach to runway 24 was abandoned and an overshoot was commenced. The aircraft continued to sink and collided with the ground short and to the right of the runway. The Britannia aircraft bounced, the right wing broke off. The aircraft then skidded and caught fire.
Primary Cause
Severe vibration during approach to runway 24.Severe vibration during approach to runway 24.Share on:
