Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 28 August 1984
Aircraft Type: Vickers 757 Viscount
Owner/operator: Zaire Aero Service
Registration Number: 9Q-CPD
Location: Kinshasa –
ÿ Congo (Democratic Republic)
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: The Viscount aircraft itself, specifically the landing gear and control surfaces.The Viscount aircraft itself, specifically the landing gear and control surfaces.
Category: Accident
A Viscount aircraft crashed into a swamp during takeoff, resulting in significant damage and loss of life.A Viscount aircraft crashed into a swamp during takeoff, resulting in significant damage and loss of life.
Description
The Viscount crashed into a swamp after takeoff.
Primary Cause
Unexpected swamp conditions during takeoff, likely due to a loss of control or inadequate runway preparation.Unexpected swamp conditions during takeoff, likely due to a loss of control or inadequate runway preparation.Share on:
