Incident Overview
Date: Monday 24 March 1969
Aircraft Type: Lockheed Hercules C.1 (C-130K)
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: XV180
Location: Fairford RAF Station (FFD) –
ÿ United Kingdom
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 6 / Occupants: 6
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
A twin-engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during takeoff when one engine unexpectedly entered reverse. This resulted in a loss of control and subsequent crash.A twin-engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during takeoff when one engine unexpectedly entered reverse. This resulted in a loss of control and subsequent crash.
Description
Crashed when one engine went into reverse on takeoff.
Primary Cause
Engine failure during takeoff sequence.Engine failure during takeoff sequence.Share on:
