Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 9 May 1970
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-3C
Owner/operator: Sabena, lsf Delta Air Transport – DAT
Registration Number: OO-AUX
Location: Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport (AMS) –
ÿ Netherlands
Phase of Flight: Taxi
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: DC-3 aircraft propellerDC-3 aircraft propeller
Category: Accident
On June 1, 1970, a DC-3 aircraft was ferried to Antwerp following a taxy maneuver by the copilot. A no. 2 propeller struck a ground power unit, resulting in significant damage to the aircraft.On June 1, 1970, a DC-3 aircraft was ferried to Antwerp following a taxy maneuver by the copilot. A no. 2 propeller struck a ground power unit, resulting in significant damage to the aircraft.
Description
The engines were started and chocks removed. The marshaller had not yet given the sign to depart, but the copilot released the brakes and began to taxy the plane. The no. 2 propeller struck a ground power unit, causing substantial damage to the plane. The DC-3 was ferried to Antwerp on June 1, 1970 where the DC-3 was withdrawn from use and broken up. The DC-3 was owned by Delta Air Transport and operated by Sabena.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure of the DC-3 aircraft, specifically the propeller striking a ground power unit.Mechanical failure of the DC-3 aircraft, specifically the propeller striking a ground power unit.Share on:
