Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 30 March 1983
Aircraft Type: de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300
Owner/operator: Libyan Ministry of Agriculture
Registration Number: 5A-DCP
Location: Benghazi-Benina International Airport (BEN) –
ÿ Libya
Phase of Flight: Taxi
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: The Twin Otter aircraft.The Twin Otter aircraft.
Category: Accident
A Twin Otter aircraft experienced a sudden and severe wind event on the ramp, causing it to be blown over and broken up. The incident highlights the vulnerability of aircraft to strong gusts in a confined area.A Twin Otter aircraft experienced a sudden and severe wind event on the ramp, causing it to be blown over and broken up. The incident highlights the vulnerability of aircraft to strong gusts in a confined area.
Description
The Twin Otter contacted another aircraft while taxiing on the ramp. The aircraft was then moved off to the side of the apron area and jacked up so that repairs could be carried out. An unusually strong wind came up a few days later and blew the aircraft over. It was broken up and parted out.
Primary Cause
Unexpected and strong wind conditions during taxiing.Unexpected and strong wind conditions during taxiing.Share on:
