Incident Overview
Date: Friday 21 January 1972
Aircraft Type: McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32
Owner/operator: Trk Hava Yollari – THY
Registration Number: TC-JAC
Location: near Adana Airport (ADA) –
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Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 5
Component Affected: Aircraft Flight Control SystemAircraft Flight Control System
Category: Accident
A DC-9 aircraft experienced a ground collision following a pressurization issue near Dana Airport. The aircraft was cleared to 7000 feet, then to 3000 feet before transitioning to a visual circuit at 500 feet. A subsequent unsuccessful approach resulted from a low ceiling, prompting the pilot to initiate a visual circuit at 500 feet. The aircraft subsequently collided with the ground.A DC-9 aircraft experienced a ground collision following a pressurization issue near Dana Airport. The aircraft was cleared to 7000 feet, then to 3000 feet before transitioning to a visual circuit at 500 feet. A subsequent unsuccessful approach resulted from a low ceiling, prompting the pilot to initiate a visual circuit at 500 feet. The aircraft subsequently collided with the ground.
Description
The DC-9 diverted to Adana after pressurization problems. Approaching Adana NDB the flight was cleared to 7000 ft, and then to 3000 ft when overhead Adana NDB. The clearance was acknowledged and shortly after the pilot reported 1000 ft. The first approach was not successful due to a low ceiling and the pilot informed the tower that they were making a visual circuit at 500 ft. Shortly after the aircraft collided with the ground.
Primary Cause
Low ceiling during visual circuit operation.Low ceiling during visual circuit operation.Share on:
