Incident Overview
Date: Friday 8 February 1980
Aircraft Type: Fokker F-27 Friendship 600
Owner/operator: Air Zaire
Registration Number: 9Q-CLP
Location: Kinshasa-N’Djili Airport (FIH) –
ÿ Congo (Democratic Republic)
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
A simulated engine failure during takeoff resulted in a rapid spin, leading to a crash and subsequent fire. The aircraft experienced a significant loss of control.A simulated engine failure during takeoff resulted in a rapid spin, leading to a crash and subsequent fire. The aircraft experienced a significant loss of control.
Description
After a simulated engine failure on takeoff, the aircraft went into a spin at 250-400 feet altitude, crashed and caught fire.
Primary Cause
Engine failure during takeoff.Engine failure during takeoff.Share on:
