Incident Overview

Date: Wednesday 20 May 1959
Aircraft Type: Lockheed C-130A Hercules
Owner/operator: United States Air Force – USAF
Registration Number: 57-0468
Location: Ashiya Air Base – ÿ Japan
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed
Casualties: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 8
Component Affected: Propeller system (specifically, reversing the props).Propeller system (specifically, reversing the props).
Category: Accident
A light aircraft experienced a critical loss of control during a landing, resulting in a significant maneuver and subsequent collision with a barracks.A light aircraft experienced a critical loss of control during a landing, resulting in a significant maneuver and subsequent collision with a barracks.

Description

The pilot had shut down one engine and was making a 3-engine landing. Upon touchdown he reversed all 3 props, causing the plane to veer to one side. He then advanced all engines in an effort to go around. The aircraft was light, became airborne below minimum control speed with asymmetrical power and turned about 90 degrees before striking the barracks.

Primary Cause

Loss of control due to engine shutdown and improper prop reversal during landing.Loss of control due to engine shutdown and improper prop reversal during landing.

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