Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 25 November 1969
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-25-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: SAHSA – Servicio Areo de Honduras SA
Registration Number: HR-ANA
Location: Tegucigalpa-Toncontin Airport (TGU) –
ÿ Honduras
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 18
Component Affected: Left wingLeft wing
Category: Accident
A DC-3 aircraft, during a visual approach to runway 01, experienced significant turbulence and a crash due to gusting winds and a failed landing flare. The aircraft subsequently turned towards the terminal buildings, resulting in a left wing strike on the ground.A DC-3 aircraft, during a visual approach to runway 01, experienced significant turbulence and a crash due to gusting winds and a failed landing flare. The aircraft subsequently turned towards the terminal buildings, resulting in a left wing strike on the ground.
Description
The DC-3, on a visual approach to runway 01, crossed the threshold at 85 mph. Gusts twice upset the aircraft during the landing flare. Power was added and the aircraft recovered The DC-3 was now heading towards the terminal buildings, forcing a turn to avoid the buildings. The left wing struck the ground and the aircraft crashed.
Primary Cause
Gusting winds and a failed landing flare caused excessive turbulence and instability during the approach and landing, leading to a crash.Gusting winds and a failed landing flare caused excessive turbulence and instability during the approach and landing, leading to a crash.Share on:
