Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 23 January 1979
Aircraft Type: Lockheed C-130H Hercules
Owner/operator: Aeronautica Militare Italiana – AMI
Registration Number: MM62000
Location: Milano-Malpensa Airport (MXP) –
ÿ Italy
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Engine chocksEngine chocks
Category: Other
During engine runs, the aircraft experienced a significant failure of the chocks, resulting in extensive damage to the engine components.During engine runs, the aircraft experienced a significant failure of the chocks, resulting in extensive damage to the engine components.
Description
Jumped chocks during engine runs; damaged beyond repair.
Primary Cause
Engine chock failure during engine runs.Engine chock failure during engine runs.Share on:
