Incident Overview
Date: Monday 17 July 1972
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-1-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Ansett Airlines of Papua New Guinea
Registration Number: VH-MAE
Location: Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) –
ÿ Papua New Guinea
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Rear of the undercarriage strutRear of the undercarriage strut
Category: Accident
On November 14, 2003, an Ansett C-47A aircraft experienced a catastrophic landing at Madang (MAG) due to a fractured trunnion on the rear of the undercarriage strut. The aircraft was subsequently removed with a crowbar and the fuselage pushed to one side of the runway to provide accommodation for local residents.On November 14, 2003, an Ansett C-47A aircraft experienced a catastrophic landing at Madang (MAG) due to a fractured trunnion on the rear of the undercarriage strut. The aircraft was subsequently removed with a crowbar and the fuselage pushed to one side of the runway to provide accommodation for local residents.
Description
The Ansett C-47A was flying cargo from Madang (MAG) to Wapenamanda (WBM). On landing the right undercarriage collapsed due to a fractured trunnion at the rear of the undercarriage strut. The wings were removed with a crowbar and the fuselage pushed to one side of the runway to became accommodation for the locals.
Primary Cause
Fractured trunnion on the rear of the undercarriage strut.Fractured trunnion on the rear of the undercarriage strut.Share on:
