Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 1 December 1987
Aircraft Type: Lockheed C-130H Hercules
Owner/operator: Heyl Ha’Avir (Israeli Air Force)
Registration Number: 4X-FBU/448
Location: Hayoun –
ÿ Israel
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Nose gearNose gear
Category: Accident
A Hercules transport plane experienced a catastrophic nose gear failure during a military exercise at the Hayoun airstrip, resulting in the plane?s dismantling and transport to Lod Aerospace Industries. The damage was severe, indicating a significant mechanical failure.A Hercules transport plane experienced a catastrophic nose gear failure during a military exercise at the Hayoun airstrip, resulting in the plane?s dismantling and transport to Lod Aerospace Industries. The damage was severe, indicating a significant mechanical failure.
Description
The Hercules plane participated in an exercise at the bush airstrip Hayoun. The transport plane carried soldiers when the nose gear collapsed. The plane was dismantled on site and transported to Lod Aerospace Industries. Damage appeared to be severe and the airplane was used for spares.
Primary Cause
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