Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 6 November 1958
Aircraft Type: Lockheed P2V-7 Neptune
Owner/operator: Aronavale
Registration Number: 146435
Location: Lorient-Lann Bihou Naval Aviation Base (LRT) –
ÿ France
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Landing gearLanding gear
Category: Accident
During the touchdown and go phase of flight, the landing gear was inadvertently unlocked. This could have resulted in a loss of control and potential instability.During the touchdown and go phase of flight, the landing gear was inadvertently unlocked. This could have resulted in a loss of control and potential instability.
Description
Landing gear unlocked during touch and go.
Source of Information
http://www.netmarine.net/aero/unites/25f/histoire1958-83.htmhttp://www.netmarine.net/aero/unites/25f/histoire1958-83.htmPrimary Cause
Loss of control due to unlocked landing gear during critical phases of flight.Loss of control due to unlocked landing gear during critical phases of flight.Share on:
