Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 2 July 1968
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-7BF
Owner/operator: Universal Airlines
Registration Number: N762Z
Location: Philadelphia International Airport, PA (PHL) –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: Right Hand WingRight Hand Wing
Investigating Agency: NTSBNTSB
Category: Accident
A DC-7 aircraft experienced a catastrophic accident due to improper engine control leading to a sudden loss of directional control, resulting in a collapse of the undercarriage and tearing of the right wing. The incident was triggered by a combination of factors, including thrust reversal, asymmetric operation, and adverse weather conditions.A DC-7 aircraft experienced a catastrophic accident due to improper engine control leading to a sudden loss of directional control, resulting in a collapse of the undercarriage and tearing of the right wing. The incident was triggered by a combination of factors, including thrust reversal, asymmetric operation, and adverse weather conditions.
Description
Improper use of the engine controls caused the DC-7 to aquaplane off runway 09/27. The undercarriage then collapsed and the right hand wing tore off. PROBABLE CAUSE: pilot in command – failed to maintain directional control pilot in command – improper operation of powerplant & powerplant controls miscellaneous acts,conditions – thrust reversal-asymetrical FACTORS: airports/airways/facilities – airport conditions: wet runway miscellaneous acts,conditions – hydroplaning on wet runway miscellaneous acts,conditions – overload failure
Primary Cause
Pilot in command – failed to maintain directional controlPilot in command – failed to maintain directional controlShare on:
