Incident Overview
Date: Monday 1 July 1985
Aircraft Type: British Aerospace BAe-748-314 Srs. 2A LFD
Owner/operator: Tanzanian People’s Defence Force
Registration Number: JW9009
Location: near Mbeya Airport (MBI) –
ÿ Tanzania
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft lift system, specifically the takeoff roll and airspeed.Aircraft lift system, specifically the takeoff roll and airspeed.
Category: Accident
A Boeing 748 aircraft experienced a loss of lift during takeoff, resulting in a collision with trees.A Boeing 748 aircraft experienced a loss of lift during takeoff, resulting in a collision with trees.
Description
The BAe-748 failed to climb after takeoff and collided with trees.
Primary Cause
Loss of lift during takeoff due to inadequate airspeed and takeoff roll.Loss of lift during takeoff due to inadequate airspeed and takeoff roll.Share on:
