Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 6 September 1973
Aircraft Type: Fairchild F-27
Owner/operator: Air Manila International
Registration Number: PI-C875
Location: Daet Airport (DTE) –
ÿ Philippines
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 24
Component Affected: Nosegear steeringNosegear steering
Category: Accident
A F-27 aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during takeoff, resulting in a runway run-off and significant damage. The nosegear steering failed, leading to a rightward veering and subsequent impact with gravel.A F-27 aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during takeoff, resulting in a runway run-off and significant damage. The nosegear steering failed, leading to a rightward veering and subsequent impact with gravel.
Description
At a speed of 60 knots into takeoff, the nosegear steering failed, causing the aircraft to veer to the right. The F-27 ran off runway 06 and struck a pile of gravel, causing the nosegear and right main gear to collapse. The aircraft came to rest with the right wing broken and severe damage to nose and fuselage.
Primary Cause
Nosegear steering failure during takeoff.Nosegear steering failure during takeoff.Share on:
