Incident Overview
Date: Monday 20 August 1951
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-1-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Siamese Airways
Registration Number: HS-SAF
Location: Hua Hin International Airport (HHQ) –
ÿ Thailand
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: Aircraft undercarriage (landing gear).Aircraft undercarriage (landing gear).
Category: Accident
An aircraft experienced a catastrophic landing following touchdown, resulting in damage beyond repair due to overrunning and loss of undercarriage.An aircraft experienced a catastrophic landing following touchdown, resulting in damage beyond repair due to overrunning and loss of undercarriage.
Description
After touchdown, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance, overran, lost its undercarriage and came to rest. All three crew members were unhurt but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Source of Information
https://www.flickr.com/photos/134499848@N06/19527169288, https://www.scribd.com/document/148710354/Thai-Air-Accidentshttps://www.flickr.com/photos/134499848@N06/19527169288, https://www.scribd.com/document/148710354/Thai-Air-AccidentsPrimary Cause
Loss of control during landing due to a combination of factors, potentially including a sudden loss of stability or a miscalculation of the landing approach.Loss of control during landing due to a combination of factors, potentially including a sudden loss of stability or a miscalculation of the landing approach.Share on:
