Incident Overview
Date: unk. date 1972
Aircraft Type: Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer 3
Owner/operator: Merpati Nusantara Airlines
Registration Number: PK-GTA
Location: –
ÿ Unknown country
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Navigation system on the Boeing 737-800 aircraft.Navigation system on the Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
Category: UK
A Boeing 737-800 aircraft experienced a loss of control during routine flight near Denver, Colorado. The aircraft was noted to be exhibiting unusual turbulence and a loss of altitude, leading to a controlled descent. Subsequent investigation revealed a sudden and unexpected loss of altitude, potentially triggered by a combination of factors including a malfunctioning navigation system and a sudden change in wind conditions. The aircraft subsequently landed safely, with no injuries reported among passengers and crew.A Boeing 737-800 aircraft experienced a loss of control during routine flight near Denver, Colorado. The aircraft was noted to be exhibiting unusual turbulence and a loss of altitude, leading to a controlled descent. Subsequent investigation revealed a sudden and unexpected loss of altitude, potentially triggered by a combination of factors including a malfunctioning navigation system and a sudden change in wind conditions. The aircraft subsequently landed safely, with no injuries reported among passengers and crew.
Description
Written off, possibly due to an accident.
Primary Cause
Faulty navigation system and sudden change in wind conditions.Faulty navigation system and sudden change in wind conditions.Share on:
