Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 29 January 1995
Aircraft Type: McDonnell Douglas DC-8-62AF
Owner/operator: Arrow Air
Registration Number: N791AL
Location: Manaus-Eduardo Gomes International Airport, AM (MAO) –
ÿ Brazil
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: Right wing, number 4, and flapsRight wing, number 4, and flaps
Category: Accident
An ILS Cat 1 approach to runway 10 resulted in a go-around due to damage to the right wing, number 4, and flaps. The radio altimeter indicated descending trees, prompting the crew to initiate a go-around. The aircraft landed safely.An ILS Cat 1 approach to runway 10 resulted in a go-around due to damage to the right wing, number 4, and flaps. The radio altimeter indicated descending trees, prompting the crew to initiate a go-around. The aircraft landed safely.
Description
During an ILS Cat 1 approach to runway 10 the radio altimeter voice advised the MDA. The crew noticed the tops of trees below the aircraft and started a go-around. The right wing, no.4 engine and flaps were damaged. The aircraft landed safely.
Primary Cause
Damage to the right wing, number 4, and flaps during an ILS approach.Damage to the right wing, number 4, and flaps during an ILS approach.Share on:
