Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 9 October 1986
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-7C
Owner/operator: YS Agency for International Development, opb T & G Aviation
Registration Number: N5903
Location: 6 km off Dakar-Yoff Airport (DKR) –
ÿ Senegal
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: No. 4 EngineNo. 4 Engine
Category: Accident
A DC-7 aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of altitude and ditched off Dakar following a smoke and fire alarm originating from the no. 4 engine during takeoff. The aircraft subsequently stopped the no. 4 engine, feathered the propeller, and lost altitude, ultimately leading to a crash.A DC-7 aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of altitude and ditched off Dakar following a smoke and fire alarm originating from the no. 4 engine during takeoff. The aircraft subsequently stopped the no. 4 engine, feathered the propeller, and lost altitude, ultimately leading to a crash.
Description
Smoke was seen coming from the no. 3 engine during takeoff, followed by a no. 4 engine fire alarm after gear retraction. The no. 4 engine was stopped and the propeller feathered. The DC-7 lost altitude and ditched off Dakar. The aircraft was carrying pesticides to battle locusts.
Primary Cause
Engine failure and loss of control during takeoff.Engine failure and loss of control during takeoff.Share on:
