Incident Overview
Date: Friday 16 November 1973
Aircraft Type: Grumman C-2A Greyhound
Owner/operator: United States Navy
Registration Number: 152787
Location: 8 km ESE off Chania-So£da Airport (CHQ) –
ÿ Greece
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 7 / Occupants: 10
Component Affected: Both engine systems of the Boeing 737-800 aircraft.Both engine systems of the Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
Category: Accident
A Boeing 737-800 aircraft experienced a sudden loss of power during takeoff, resulting in a crash into the sea approximately five miles from runway 11. The aircraft?s fuel system showed signs of contamination with water, potentially contributing to the incident.A Boeing 737-800 aircraft experienced a sudden loss of power during takeoff, resulting in a crash into the sea approximately five miles from runway 11. The aircraft?s fuel system showed signs of contamination with water, potentially contributing to the incident.
Description
Crashed into sea about five miles from runway 11 after both engines lost power. Fuel contamination with water suspected.
Source of Information
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Loss of engine power during takeoff due to a potential fuel contamination issue.Loss of engine power during takeoff due to a potential fuel contamination issue.Share on:
