Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 2 May 1973
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-65-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Indian Airlines
Registration Number: VT-AYH
Location: Bhavnagar Airport (BHU) –
ÿ India
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: Aircraft control stick.Aircraft control stick.
Category: Accident
A pilot initiated a static takeoff in strong crosswind conditions, resulting in a nose-down landing due to improper control stick application. The aircraft sustained significant damage.A pilot initiated a static takeoff in strong crosswind conditions, resulting in a nose-down landing due to improper control stick application. The aircraft sustained significant damage.
Description
The pilot attempted ‘static’ take-off in strong cross-wind conditions. The aircraft nosed down when the pilot opened power with brakes on without holding back the control stick. This resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft. None of the four crew members on board received any injury.
Primary Cause
Improper control stick application during a static takeoff in strong crosswind conditions.Improper control stick application during a static takeoff in strong crosswind conditions.Share on:
