Incident Overview
Date: Monday 6 August 1962
Aircraft Type: Lockheed L-188A Electra
Owner/operator: American Airlines
Registration Number: N6102A
Location: Knoxville-Mc Ghee Tyson Airport, TN (TYS) –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 72
Component Affected: Right-hand main gearRight-hand main gear
Investigating Agency: CABCAB
Category: Accident
An Electra plane experienced a hard landing due to high winds and turbulence during an approach to the airport. The aircraft struck a taxiway under construction, resulting in a gear separation and right-hand main gear failure. The wind conditions were variable, with strong gusts and a southward to northwest pattern.An Electra plane experienced a hard landing due to high winds and turbulence during an approach to the airport. The aircraft struck a taxiway under construction, resulting in a gear separation and right-hand main gear failure. The wind conditions were variable, with strong gusts and a southward to northwest pattern.
Description
The Electra plane veered off the right side of runway 04L while landing in high winds associated with a thunderstorm. It then struck the raised edge of a taxiway that was under construction, causing the right hand main gear to separate. At the time of the accident surface wind at touchdown was variable from north to northwest at 35 knots with peak gusts to 40 knots. In addition there was moderate turbulence and heavy rain. The captain had been warned about these conditions prior to and during the approach. PROBABLE CAUSE: “The loss of directional control as a result of the improper technique employed in a crosswind landing in adverse weather conditions.”
Primary Cause
Improper technique during a crosswind landing in adverse weather conditions.Improper technique during a crosswind landing in adverse weather conditions.Share on:
