Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 27 March 1965
Aircraft Type: Lockheed L-188C Electra
Owner/operator: Tasman Empire Airways Ltd. – TEAL
Registration Number: ZK-TEC
Location: Whenuapai Airport –
ÿ New Zealand
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 6
Component Affected: Primary Gear LegPrimary Gear Leg
Category: Accident
An Electra aircraft, named ‘Akaroa’, experienced a significant landing incident following an idle approach to Whenuapai Airport. A primary gear leg failed, resulting in fire. The aircraft subsequently crashed.An Electra aircraft, named ‘Akaroa’, experienced a significant landing incident following an idle approach to Whenuapai Airport. A primary gear leg failed, resulting in fire. The aircraft subsequently crashed.
Description
The Electra, named “Akaroa”, landed heavily following a flight idle approach to Whenuapai. One of the main gear legs failed and the aircraft caught fire.
Primary Cause
Gear Leg FailureGear Leg FailureShare on:
