Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 5 December 1971
Aircraft Type: Lockheed P-3A Orion
Owner/operator: United States Navy
Registration Number: 152151
Location: off Luzon Island-Cubi Point NAS (NCP) –
ÿ Philippines
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 16
Component Affected: Engine No. 2 and No. 3Engine No. 2 and No. 3
Category: Accident
A ADI tank was filled with cleaning solvent instead of methanol alcohol. Following takeoff, the Turbine Inlet Temperature exceeded limits, leading to engine explosions approximately 20-30 seconds after lift-off. The aircraft subsequently lost all electrical and hydraulic systems, necessitating a ditching.A ADI tank was filled with cleaning solvent instead of methanol alcohol. Following takeoff, the Turbine Inlet Temperature exceeded limits, leading to engine explosions approximately 20-30 seconds after lift-off. The aircraft subsequently lost all electrical and hydraulic systems, necessitating a ditching.
Description
The ADI tank was filled with cleaning solvent instead of methanol alcohol. Immediately after takeoff the Turbine Inlet Temperature reached the limits. Engines no. 2 and no. 3 exploded about 20-30 seconds after lift-off. The airplane then lost all electrics and hydraulic and had to be ditched.
Source of Information
http://www.joebaugher.com/navy_serials/navyserials.htmlhttp://www.joebaugher.com/navy_serials/navyserials.htmlPrimary Cause
Incorrect fuel mixture and exceeding Turbine Inlet Temperature leading to engine failure.Incorrect fuel mixture and exceeding Turbine Inlet Temperature leading to engine failure.Share on:
