Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 5 July 1967
Aircraft Type: Hawker Siddeley HS-780 Andover C.1
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: XS598
Location: Abingdon-RAF Station (ABB) –
ÿ United Kingdom
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
The Andover aircraft experienced a catastrophic engine failure during takeoff, leading to a rapid and uncontrolled descent, resulting in a sinking and runway overrun.The Andover aircraft experienced a catastrophic engine failure during takeoff, leading to a rapid and uncontrolled descent, resulting in a sinking and runway overrun.
Description
The Andover suffered engine problems on takeoff. The aircraft sank bank and overran runway.
Primary Cause
Engine failure during takeoff.Engine failure during takeoff.Share on:
