Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 12 September 1973
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-3
Owner/operator: Lane Xang Airlines
Registration Number: XW-PKD
Location: Kampot Airport (KMT) –
ÿ Cambodia
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 23
Component Affected: No. 1 EngineNo. 1 Engine
Category: Accident
A no. 1 engine failed at 300 ft during takeoff, returning to the airport. Subsequent landing gear failure resulted in an overshoot, leading to a forced landing approximately 1000m south-west of the runway.A no. 1 engine failed at 300 ft during takeoff, returning to the airport. Subsequent landing gear failure resulted in an overshoot, leading to a forced landing approximately 1000m south-west of the runway.
Description
After take-off the no. 1 engine failed at 300 ft. The engine was feathered and the flight returned to the airport. On final approach the landing gear apparently did not lock in down position and an overshoot was carried out. Unable to gain altitude a forced landing was carried out approx. 1000 m south west of the runway.
Primary Cause
Engine failure during takeoff.Engine failure during takeoff.Share on:
