Incident Overview
Date: Friday 25 July 1997
Aircraft Type: Cessna 208 Caravan I
Owner/operator: Turtle Airways
Registration Number: VH-KLP
Location: near Nadi –
ÿ Fiji
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Component Affected: Firewall and stiffenersFirewall and stiffeners
Category: Accident
A float-equipped aircraft experienced a significant impact during takeoff, resulting in damage to its firewall and stiffeners. The pilot continued the flight, unaware of the severity of the impact.A float-equipped aircraft experienced a significant impact during takeoff, resulting in damage to its firewall and stiffeners. The pilot continued the flight, unaware of the severity of the impact.
Description
During take-off the float-equipped aircraft struck a wave. The pilot continued the flight believing that the impact had not been severe. an inspection several days later revealed a damaged firewall and stiffeners.
Primary Cause
Unexpected wave impact during takeoff.Unexpected wave impact during takeoff.Share on:
