Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 6 August 2013
Aircraft Type: Fokker 50
Owner/operator: Mid Airlines
Registration Number: ST-ARG
Location: Khartoum-Civil Airport (KRT) –
ÿ Sudan
Phase of Flight: Taxi
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 55
Component Affected: Propeller blade tipsPropeller blade tips
Category: Accident
A Fokker 50 aircraft operated by Mid Airlines experienced a ground accident at Khartoum Airport, Sudan. A right-hand propeller struck a ground power unit, causing propeller blade tips to break off and penetrate the fuselage, resulting in a passenger window breach.A Fokker 50 aircraft operated by Mid Airlines experienced a ground accident at Khartoum Airport, Sudan. A right-hand propeller struck a ground power unit, causing propeller blade tips to break off and penetrate the fuselage, resulting in a passenger window breach.
Description
A Fokker 50, operated by Mid Airlines, sustained substantial damage in a ground accident at Khartoum Airport, Sudan. When preparing for departure, the no. 2 (right hand) propeller struck a ground power unit. Propeller blade tips broke off, penetrating the fuselage and a passenger window.
Source of Information
http://arffwg.org/accident-midairlines-f50-at-khartoum-on-aug-6th-2013-propeller-blades-penetrated-fuselage/http://arffwg.org/accident-midairlines-f50-at-khartoum-on-aug-6th-2013-propeller-blades-penetrated-fuselage/Primary Cause
Mechanical failure of the ground power unit due to propeller impact.Mechanical failure of the ground power unit due to propeller impact.Share on:
