Incident Overview
Date: Friday 28 January 1972
Aircraft Type: Vickers 814 Viscount
Owner/operator: Airwork
Registration Number: D-ANEF
Location: Bournemouth International Airport (BOH) –
ÿ United Kingdom
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Substantial, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Main GearMain Gear
Category: Accident
A Viscount aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during final approach to runway 08, resulting in a significant loss of control and a substantial ground impact. The pilot initiated full power but continued descent, ultimately causing the main gear to collapse.A Viscount aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during final approach to runway 08, resulting in a significant loss of control and a substantial ground impact. The pilot initiated full power but continued descent, ultimately causing the main gear to collapse.
Description
The Viscount developed a high sink rate while on final approach to runway 08. The captain applied full power, but the aircraft continued to descent. He cut the power, but the main gear collapsed when striking the ground just short of the runway. The Viscount bounced and slid 1100 feet.
Primary Cause
High sink rate during final approach, combined with pilot error and inadequate control during the descent phase.High sink rate during final approach, combined with pilot error and inadequate control during the descent phase.Share on:
