Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 8 June 1997
Aircraft Type: McDonnell Douglas MD-11
Owner/operator: Japan Airlines
Registration Number: JA8580
Location: over Shima Peninsula –
ÿ Japan
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Minor
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 180
Component Affected: Aircraft control system, specifically the pitch control system.Aircraft control system, specifically the pitch control system.
Investigating Agency: ARAICARAIC
Category: Accident
A Japan Air Lines flight JL706 experienced sudden pitch oscillations during descent towards Nagoya Airport, resulting in serious injuries to a passenger and three cabin attendants.A Japan Air Lines flight JL706 experienced sudden pitch oscillations during descent towards Nagoya Airport, resulting in serious injuries to a passenger and three cabin attendants.
Description
Japan Air Lines flight JL706 was in descent towards Nagoya Airport when it experienced abrupt pitch oscillations. A passenger and three cabin attendants were seriously injured.
Primary Cause
Abrupt pitch oscillations during descent.Abrupt pitch oscillations during descent.Share on:
