Incident Overview
Date: Monday 24 August 1992
Aircraft Type: Lockheed C-130B Hercules
Owner/operator: Inter-American Air Forces Academy
Registration Number: 58-0740
Location: Homestead AFB, FL (HST) –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Component Affected: Aircraft structureAircraft structure
Category: Other
A major aviation incident occurred due to severe hurricane damage. The aircraft was struck by strong winds and torrential rain, resulting in catastrophic structural failure.A major aviation incident occurred due to severe hurricane damage. The aircraft was struck by strong winds and torrential rain, resulting in catastrophic structural failure.
Description
Destroyed by Hurricane Andrew.
Primary Cause
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