Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 18 July 1957
Aircraft Type: de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter
Owner/operator: Aigle Azur Extrme Orient
Registration Number: F-BHEK
Location: Sam Neua Airport (NEU) –
ÿ Laos
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Component Affected: Aircraft wheelsAircraft wheels
Category: Accident
A pilot was caught off guard by a large horse crossing the airstrip, resulting in a skidding accident. The horse’s wheels locked, causing braking failure and a runway excursion.A pilot was caught off guard by a large horse crossing the airstrip, resulting in a skidding accident. The horse’s wheels locked, causing braking failure and a runway excursion.
Description
Just as the pilot was on short finals, a large horse suddenly started crossing the airstrip in front of him. He opened the throttle, flew over the horse and landed some way down the strip. Unfortunately the wheels locked and braking action was nil. The Otter skidded on the wet grass, overshot the runway and came to rest in a ravine at the end of the strip. Salvage operations damaged the aircraft beyond repair.
Source of Information
https://www.dhc-3archive.com/DHC-3_96.htmlhttps://www.dhc-3archive.com/DHC-3_96.htmlPrimary Cause
Unexpected animal crossing of the airstrip.Unexpected animal crossing of the airstrip.Share on:
