Incident Overview
Date: Monday 4 September 1989
Aircraft Type: Lockheed L-188C Electra
Owner/operator: TAME Ecuador
Registration Number: HC-AZJ
Location: Taura AFB –
ÿ Ecuador
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 99
Component Affected: Front gear doorsFront gear doors
Category: Accident
A left gear warning light remained on during takeoff from Quito, necessitating a gear-up landing at Taura AFB. Investigation revealed that the bolts securing the front gear doors were stuck due to a stuck support rod.A left gear warning light remained on during takeoff from Quito, necessitating a gear-up landing at Taura AFB. Investigation revealed that the bolts securing the front gear doors were stuck due to a stuck support rod.
Description
The left gear warning light remained on after takeoff from Quito. A gear-up landing was carried out on Taura AFB. PROBABLE CAUSE: The bolts on the front gear doors were stuck because of a stuck support rod.
Primary Cause
Stuck bolts on front gear doors due to a stuck support rod.Stuck bolts on front gear doors due to a stuck support rod.Share on:
