Incident Overview
Date: Friday 10 June 1977
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Air Niger
Registration Number: 5U-AAJ
Location: near Founkoueye –
ÿ Niger
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 21
Component Affected: No. 1 engine and propellers.No. 1 engine and propellers.
Category: Accident
A forced landing occurred following an engine failure, resulting in a loss of altitude and subsequent damage to the aircraft.A forced landing occurred following an engine failure, resulting in a loss of altitude and subsequent damage to the aircraft.
Description
A forced landing had to be carried out due to a loss of altitude following no. 1 engine problems (overspeeding). A belly landing was carried out, during which both propellers and the no. 1 engine were torn off.
Primary Cause
Loss of altitude due to overspeeding following an engine failure.Loss of altitude due to overspeeding following an engine failure.Share on:
