Incident Overview
Date: Friday 26 November 1993
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-118B (DC-6)
Owner/operator: Allcair Air Transport
Registration Number: N1597F
Location: Patriot Hills –
ÿ Antarctica
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 8
Component Affected: Flight Control System, Navigation System, and Aircraft Structure.Flight Control System, Navigation System, and Aircraft Structure.
Category: Accident
A Boeing 737-800 aircraft experienced a sudden and uncontrolled descent while attempting to land in severe turbulence. The aircraft deviated significantly from its planned route, resulting in a crash approximately 7 miles off course.A Boeing 737-800 aircraft experienced a sudden and uncontrolled descent while attempting to land in severe turbulence. The aircraft deviated significantly from its planned route, resulting in a crash approximately 7 miles off course.
Description
Crashed 7 miles off course while attempting to land in poor weather.
Primary Cause
Severe turbulence and erratic flight control caused a loss of altitude and subsequent loss of control.Severe turbulence and erratic flight control caused a loss of altitude and subsequent loss of control.Share on:
