Incident Overview
Date: Friday 30 December 1966
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-7CF
Owner/operator: Airlift International
Registration Number: N4059K
Location: Saigon Airport (SGN) –
ÿ Vietnam
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: Right Main Gear and NosegearRight Main Gear and Nosegear
Category: Accident
A right main gear and nosegear collapsed during takeoff for Manila, resulting in a loss of control and potential for a crash.A right main gear and nosegear collapsed during takeoff for Manila, resulting in a loss of control and potential for a crash.
Description
The right main gear and nosegear both collapsed during takeoff for Manila.
Primary Cause
Unexpected aerodynamic instability during takeoff.Unexpected aerodynamic instability during takeoff.Share on:
