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Crash of an Aérospatiale SN.601 Corvette in Portland
Date & Time:
Mar 19, 1998 at 0918 LT
Registration:
N600RA
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Portland - Redmond
MSN:
36
YOM:
1977
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total hours on type:
125.00
Aircraft flight hours:
2306
Circumstances:
The cockpit voice recorder (CVR) recording indicated that the pilot was unable to start the right engine before takeoff, and elected to attempt takeoff with the right engine inoperative. Witnesses reported that the airplane's nose lifted off about 4,100 feet down the runway and that it then became airborne with its wings rocking, attaining a maximum altitude of 5 to 10 feet above the ground before settling back to the ground, departing the right side of the runway and entering an upright slide for about 1/2 mile. Investigators removed the right engine starter-generator from the engine after the accident and found the starter-generator drive shaft to be fractured. The aircraft has a minimum crew requirement of two, consisting of pilot and copilot; the copilot's seat occupant, a private pilot-rated passenger, did not hold a multiengine rating and thus was not qualified to act as second-in-command of the aircraft.
Probable cause:
The pilot-in-command's decision to attempt takeoff with the right engine inoperative, resulting in his failure to maintain directional control or attain adequate airspeed during the takeoff attempt. Factors included a fractured right engine starter-generator drive shaft, resulting in an inability to perform a normal engine start on the ground.
Final Report:
Crash of an Aérospatiale SN.601 Corvette in Santa Bárbara de Zulia
Date & Time:
Jun 21, 1991
Registration:
YV-572CP
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
17
YOM:
1975
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll at Santa Bárbara de Zulia-Las Delicias Airport, the tyre on the left main gear burst. Control was lost and the aircraft veered off runway to the left. While contacting soft ground, the undercarriage were torn off and the aircraft came to rest few dozen meters further. All five occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Loss of control during takeoff after the tyre on the left main gear burst.
Crash of an Aérospatiale SN.601 Corvette in Saint-Yan
Date & Time:
Jul 31, 1990 at 1415 LT
Operator:
Registration:
F-BTTU
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Saint-Yan - Saint-Yan
MSN:
37
YOM:
1977
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The aircraft was engaged in a local training flight at Saint-Yan Airport on behalf of the Service de Formation Aéronautique & de Contrôle Technique (SFACT). Following several 'touch-and-go' completed successfully, the crew landed and simulated an engine failure, reducing the power on the left engine. While rolling on runway 33R, flaps were mistakenly retracted from 30° to zero prior to takeoff. Unable to rotate, the aircraft continued, overran and eventually collided with the ILS antenna. Both pilots escaped with minor injuries while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Crash of an Aérospatiale SN.601 Corvette in Lagos: 4 killed
Date & Time:
Nov 16, 1981
Registration:
TY-BBK
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Cotonou – Lagos
MSN:
29
YOM:
1976
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
Crashed on approach to Lagos-Murtala Muhammed Airport while on a state flight from Cotonou. All four occupants were killed.
Crash of an Aérospatiale SN.601 Corvette off Nice: 10 killed
Date & Time:
Sep 3, 1979 at 1820 LT
Operator:
Registration:
OY-SBS
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Copenhagen – Stockholm – Coventry – Nice
MSN:
21
YOM:
1975
Flight number:
NB4133
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
10
Captain / Total hours on type:
270.00
Copilot / Total hours on type:
113
Aircraft flight hours:
5161
Circumstances:
The twin engine airplane was completing an on-demand taxi flight from Copenhagen to Nice with intermediate stops in Stockholm and Coventry, carrying members from the Corporate of the Swedish Group Atlas Copco. On final approach to Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport, while completing a last turn, the airplane stalled and crashed into the sea about one km short of runway 05 threshold. Few debris were found floating on water while the main wreckage sank in a canyon by a depth of about 1,500 meters. All 10 occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the accident was the consequence of a stall on final approach after both engines stopped quite simultaneously. Investigations were unable to determine the exact cause of the right engine failure while it is believed that the left engine stopped following the failure of the accessory drive gearbox. This resulted from the evolution of fatigue cracks observed on other engines of the same type.
Final Report:
Crash of an Aérospatiale SN.601 Corvette in Nkayi
Date & Time:
Mar 30, 1979
Operator:
Registration:
TN-ADB
MSN:
22
YOM:
1975
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Destroyed in a crash while attempting to land at Nkayi Airport. Occupant fate unknown.
Crash of an Aérospatiale SN.601 Corvette near Istres: 3 killed
Date & Time:
Mar 23, 1971
Operator:
Registration:
F-WRSN
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Istres - Istres
MSN:
01
YOM:
1970
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The crew departed Istres-Le Tubé AFB for a local test flight consisting of stall manoeuvres. While cruising at an altitude of 2,000 feet with gears and flaps down, control was lost. The airplane stalled, entered a dive and crashed in a field. All three occupants were killed.
