Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 26 March 1961
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-6A
Owner/operator: Cunard Eagle Airways
Registration Number: G-APOM
Location: Shannon Airport (SNN) –
ÿ Ireland
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 6
Component Affected: GearGear
Category: Accident
A DC-6 aircraft was involved in a landing accident during a crew training flight in the Shannon area. The aircraft returned to the airport for a touch and go landing, but power was applied to the gear prematurely, resulting in the retraction of the gear. The plane swung off the left side of the runway, causing damage to the port wing and triggering a fire. This incident highlights the importance of proper gear retraction procedures during flight operations.A DC-6 aircraft was involved in a landing accident during a crew training flight in the Shannon area. The aircraft returned to the airport for a touch and go landing, but power was applied to the gear prematurely, resulting in the retraction of the gear. The plane swung off the left side of the runway, causing damage to the port wing and triggering a fire. This incident highlights the importance of proper gear retraction procedures during flight operations.
Description
The DC-6 was being used for a crew training flight in the Shannon area. The plane returned to the airport for a touch and go landing. After touchdown, power was applied but the gear was retracted prematurely. The DC-6 swung off the left side of the runway where the port wing dug into soft ground. A fire erupted.
Primary Cause
Premature gear retraction during a flight landing.Premature gear retraction during a flight landing.Share on:
