Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 14 September 1980
Aircraft Type: Lockheed C-130H Hercules
Owner/operator: Zaire Air Force
Registration Number: 9T-TCE
Location: Kindu Airport (KND) –
ÿ Congo (Democratic Republic)
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 36 / Occupants: 36
Component Affected: Engine control system and aircraft control surfaces.Engine control system and aircraft control surfaces.
Category: Accident
A twin-engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control during a takeoff, resulting in a significant impact.A twin-engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control during a takeoff, resulting in a significant impact.
Description
Crashed on 3-engined takeoff at maximum gross weight.
Primary Cause
Excessive engine torque during takeoff.Excessive engine torque during takeoff.Share on:
