Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle

Operator:

Registration:

SE-DEC

Flight Phase:

Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

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Schedule:

Stockholm - Alicante

MSN:

263

YOM:

1970

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Captain / Total flying hours:

11187

Captain / Total hours on type:

1037.00

Copilot / Total flying hours:

7890

Copilot / Total hours on type:

680

Aircraft flight hours:

34044

Circumstances:

Immediately after liftoff from runway 08, while climbing to a height of about 10 meters, the aircraft pitched down. The copilot confirmed that the airspeed value and the engine indications were normal. The airplane was continuing to 'float' above the runway and the captain decided to land back. The aircraft landed hard on its nose gear and bounced. The second touchdown was completed on both main gears but hard again, causing them to penetrate the wings and the fuel tanks, causing the fuel to spill. Out of control, the aircraft slid for about 300 meters then veered off runway to the left and came to rest in a snow covered field, bursting into flames. All 27 occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

The perception of an unusual climb configuration due to various disturbances forced the crew to abort the takeoff procedure. The following contributing factors were reported:
- An incorrect movement of the pitch immediately after liftoff,
- The presence of nitrogen in the hydraulic lines may affected rudder movements,
- A possible accumulation of ice/snow on the top of the stabilizers may affected the aircraft stability and controllability.

Final Report:

Crash of a Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle 11R in Arauca

Date & Time: Nov 27, 1986

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Registration:

HK-2850

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Flight Type:

Cargo

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Site:

Arauca-Santiago Pérez Quiroz

Schedule:

Arauca – Bogotá

MSN:

261

YOM:

1972

Location:

Arauca

Country:

Colombia

Region:

South America

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Circumstances:

During the takeoff roll at Arauca-Santiago Pérez Quiroz Airport, the crew encountered technical problems with the elevators that seemed to be 'jammed'. The takeoff procedure was abandoned and the crew initiated an emergency braking maneuver. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the aircraft overran and struck a drainage ditch. The undercarriage collapsed and the aircraft came to rest on its belly. All four crew members escaped uninjured.

Crash of a Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle III in Calabar

Date & Time: Aug 6, 1986

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Registration:

5N-AWK

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Schedule:

Kano - Calabar

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YOM:

1960

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After landing at Calabar Airport, the aircraft encountered difficulties to stop in time. It overran and came to rest few dozen meters further. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle VI-N in Flores: 94 killed

Date & Time: Jan 18, 1986 at 0758 LT

Type of aircraft:

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Registration:

HC-BAE

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Flight Type:

Flores-Mundo Maya (Santa Elena)

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Site:

Mountains

Schedule:

Guatemala City - Flores

MSN:

YOM:

1960

Location:

Petén

Country:

Guatemala

Region:

Central America

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Circumstances:

On approach to Flores-Santa Elena Airport, the crew encountered poor visibility due to foggy conditions. The captain initiated a go-around, followed a circuit and started a second approach few minutes later. As the visibility was still below minimums, the crew was unable to sight and locate the runway. The aircraft passed over the airport without any visual contact was established and continued when it struck the slope of a mountain located 8 km from the airfield. The aircraft disintegrated on impact and all 94 occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

Controlled flight into terrain after the crew decided to attempt a second approach in below minimums visibility due to fog.

Crash of a Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle VI-N in Mbuji-Mayi

Date & Time: Oct 9, 1985

Type of aircraft:

African Air Charter - Zaire

Operator:

Registration:

9Q-CMD

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Cargo

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Site:

Democratic Republic of Congo

MSN:

YOM:

1961

Location:

Mbuji-Mayi

Kasai-Oriental

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Region:

Africa

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Crashed upon landing for unknown reasons. There were no casualties.

Ground accident of a Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle III in Milan

Date & Time: Jul 2, 1983

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Registration:

F-BHRS

Flight Phase:

Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

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Milan - London

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1960

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During the takeoff roll at Milan-Malpensa Airport runway 17R, at a speed of 75-80 knots, the right engine failed, exploded and caught fire. The captain abandoned the takeoff procedure, initiated an emergency braking maneuver and vacated runway via intersection 8 before stopping the aircraft by the fire brigade building. All 89 occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was considered as damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

The uncontained failure of the right engine during takeoff roll was the consequence of the disintegration of the 14th stage of the high pressure compressor.

Crash of a Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle VI-R in Guayaquil: 8 killed

Date & Time: Apr 29, 1983

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Registration:

HC-BAT

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Guayaquil - Quito

MSN:

125

YOM:

1962

Flight number:

WB832

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After takeoff from Guayaquil-Simon Bolivar Airport runway 21, while in initial climb, the left engine failed. The pilot informed ATC about the situation and was cleared to return for an emergency landing. On final approach, the right engine lost power and the airplane lost height and crashed in a swampy area short of runway threshold. A crew member and seven passengers were killed while 20 other occupants were injured. 72 other occupants escaped uninjured. The aircraft was destroyed.

Probable cause:

The exact cause of the engine failure could not be determined. However, the day prior to the accident, the captain proceeded to a test flight following an engine overhaul and noted that the power was insufficient and that the engine failed to respond properly. Engines were rechecked by ground personnel and it was noted in the log book there was no anomalies.

Crash of a Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle VI-R near Riohacha: 70 killed

Date & Time: Dec 21, 1980 at 1423 LT

Type of aircraft:

Transportes Aéreos del Caribe - TAC Colombia

Operator:

Registration:

HK-1810

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Site:

Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Bogotá – Barranquilla – Valledupar – Riohacha – Medellín – Bogotá

MSN:

165

YOM:

1963

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Circumstances:

The aircraft departed Riohacha-Almirante Padilla Airport at 1418LT on a flight to Medellín. After takeoff, while climbing, the pilot contacted ATC and reported technical problems as well as an explosion on board. The airplane entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in a stonepit locate few km from the airport. The aircraft disintegrated on impact and all 70 occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

It was determined that an explosion occurred on board during climb but investigations were unable to determine if this explosion was the consequence of a bomb detonation or not.

Crash of a Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle VI-R in Atlanta

Date & Time: Jun 19, 1980 at 0456 LT

Type of aircraft:

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Registration:

N905MW

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Flight Type:

Cargo

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