Crash of a Lockheed HC-130H Hercules in Saint Paul Island

Date & Time: Jun 28, 2006
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
1710
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Kodiak - Saint Paul Island
MSN:
5028
YOM:
1985
Crew on board:
9
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The aircraft departed Kodiak on a cargo flight to Saint Paul Island, carrying nine crew members and a 19,000 litres fuel truck. Upon landing on runway 36, the airplane fish tailed twice, causing the right wing to struck the runway surface. The wingtip was sheared off as well as the engine n°4 propeller. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the aircraft overrun, lost its undercarriage and came to rest few dozen metres further. All nine occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Boeing 737-301F in East Midlands

Date & Time: Jun 15, 2006 at 0502 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
OO-TND
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Liège - Stansted
MSN:
23515/1355
YOM:
1987
Flight number:
TAY325N
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
8325
Captain / Total hours on type:
4100.00
Copilot / Total flying hours:
1674
Copilot / Total hours on type:
1377
Aircraft flight hours:
45832
Aircraft flight cycles:
34088
Circumstances:
On a scheduled cargo flight from Liège Airport to London Stansted Airport the crew diverted to Nottingham East Midlands Airport due to unexpectedly poor weather conditions at Stansted. The weather conditions at EMA required a CAT IIIA approach and landing. On approach, at approximately 500 feet agl, the crew were passed a message by ATC advising them of a company request to divert to Liverpool Airport. The commander inadvertently disconnected both autopilots whilst attempting to reply to ATC. He then attempted to re-engage the autopilot in order to continue the approach. The aircraft diverged to the left of the runway centreline and developed a high rate of descent. The commander commenced a go-around but was too late to prevent the aircraft contacting the grass some 90 m to the left of the runway centreline. The aircraft became airborne again but, during contact with the ground, the right main landing gear had broken off. The crew subsequently made an emergency landing at Birmingham Airport (BHX).
Probable cause:
Causal factors:
1. ATC inappropriately transmitted a company R/T message when the aircraft was at a late stage of a CAT III automatic approach.
2. The commander inadvertently disconnected the autopilots in attempting to respond to the R/T message.
3. The crew did not make a decision to go-around when it was required after the disconnection of both autopilots below 500 ft during a CAT III approach.
4. The commander lost situational awareness in the latter stages of the approach, following his inadvertent disconnection of the autopilots.
5. The co-pilot did not call ‘go-around’ until after the aircraft had contacted the ground.
Contributory factors:
1. The weather forecast gave no indication that mist and fog might occur.
2. The commander re-engaged one of the autopilots during a CAT III approach, following the inadvertent disconnection of both autopilots at 400 feet aal.
3. The training of the co-pilot was ineffective in respect of his understanding that he could call for a go-around during an approach.
Final Report:

Crash of a Boeing 747-200 in Medellin

Date & Time: Jun 7, 2006 at 0702 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N922FT
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Medellín - Miami
MSN:
22768
YOM:
1982
Flight number:
TDX444
Country:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
8000
Captain / Total hours on type:
830.00
Copilot / Total flying hours:
13000
Copilot / Total hours on type:
152
Aircraft flight hours:
78767
Circumstances:
The takeoff from Medellín-José María Córdova Airport runway 36 was initiated in rain falls. During the takeoff roll, the Engine Gas Temperature warning light came on, informing the crew about EGT problems on engines n°1 and 4. In the same time, the engine n°1 encountered technical problems. The captain decided to abort the takeoff procedure and started an emergency braking manoeuvre despite the aircraft' speed was 12 knots above the V1 speed. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the aircraft overran, lost its nose gear and came to rest about 150 metres further. All five crew members evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
The decision of the crew to abandon the takeoff procedure at a speed that was 12 knots above the V1 speed on a wet runway surface, following an EGT warning on engines n°1 and 4. The following contributing factors were identified:
- Failure of the crew to take into consideration the wet runway factor in the takeoff performances calculation,
- Absence of a flight dispatcher properly certified and qualified for the equipment,
- Failure of the engine number n°1 for undetermined reasons.
Final Report:

Crash of a Douglas DC-10-10F in Managua

Date & Time: Jun 4, 2006 at 0510 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N68047
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Miami - Managua
MSN:
47801/98
YOM:
1973
Country:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The aircraft departed Miami-Intl Airport on a night cargo flight to Managua, carrying three crew members and a load consisting of 50 tons of chemical and toxic products. After touchdown on runway 09 which is 2,450 metres long, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran, went through a fence, lost its nose gear and came to rest 350 metres further in trees. All three crew members escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Short 330-200 in Myrtle Beach

Date & Time: May 18, 2006 at 0745 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N937MA
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Greensboro – Myrtle Beach
MSN:
3040
YOM:
1980
Flight number:
SNC1340
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Aircraft flight hours:
21095
Circumstances:
Following an uneventful cargo flight from Greensboro, NC, the aircraft made a wheels-up landing on runway 18 at Myrtle Beach Airport, SC. The aircraft slid on its belly for few dozen metres before coming to rest on the main runway. Both pilots escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
NTSB did not conduct any investigation on this event.

Crash of a Rockwell Shrike Commander 500S in Natal

Date & Time: May 5, 2006 at 0710 LT
Operator:
Registration:
PT-IGL
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Recife - Natal
MSN:
500-3129
YOM:
1972
Country:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
3000
Captain / Total hours on type:
500.00
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft departed Recife-Guararapes Airport at 0609LT on a flight to Natal, carrying one passenger, one pilot and a load consisting of bags containing bank documents. On approach to Natal-Augusto Severo Airport runway 16L, the left engine failed. Shortly later, at a height of about 600 feet, the right engine failed as well. Aware that he will not be able to reach the airport, the pilot attempted an emergency landing in an open field. On touchdown, the undercarriage collapsed and the aircraft slid for about 200 metres before coming to rest in a muddy field. Both occupants escaped with minor injuries and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Double engine failure on approach caused by a fuel exhaustion. The following findings were identified:
- Poor flight preparation on part of the pilot,
- Miscalculation of fuel consumption for the flying distance (about an hour),
- The day prior to the accident, tanks were filled with a quantity of 130 liters of fuel, barely 13 liters more than the quantity theoretically necessary for the flight in the conditions existing at the time of the accident,
- No technical anomalies were found on the airplane and its equipment,
- Poor organizational culture within the operator regarding fuel policy,
- Qualitative deficiency in the instruction given to the pilot who had not acquired the basic knowledge for fuel management,
- Failure to observe the actual quantity of fuel in the tanks prior to departure,
- Shortcomings in the operator's organizational processes,
- Inadequate supervision of flight planning activities by the operator who failed to identify any flaws in the fuel management procedures by the pilots.
Final Report:

Crash of a Convair CV-580F in Amisi: 8 killed

Date & Time: Apr 27, 2006 at 1100 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
ZS-SKH
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Goma – Amisi
MSN:
147
YOM:
1954
Location:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
The aircraft departed Goma at 0930LT on a cargo flight to Amisi, carrying five passengers, three crew members and a load consisting of telecommunication equipments. On approach to Amisi Airport, the aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances, killing all eight occupants.

Crash of an Antonov AN-12BK in Payam

Date & Time: Mar 28, 2006 at 1648 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
EK-46741
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Payam - Sharjah
MSN:
8 3 454 08
YOM:
1968
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The aircraft departed Payam Airport on a cargo flight to Sharjah. Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, the crew declared an emergency following technical problems with three engines and was cleared for an immediate return. After the captain realized he could not make it, he attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft crash landed in a field located 5 km from the airport. On impact, the aircraft broke into several pieces, bursting into flames. All 12 occupants escaped with minor injuries.
Probable cause:
Failure of engines n°1, 3 and 4 following birdstrike during initial climb.

Crash of an Antonov AN-24B at Talil AFB

Date & Time: Mar 23, 2006
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
ER-AZZ
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Baghdad - Talil AFB
MSN:
7 99 011 10
YOM:
1967
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On approach to Talil AFB, the crew was forced to shut down one of the engines due to the failure of the engine control system. As the nose gear could not be lowered, the crew initiated a go-around. As the main gears could not be retracted, the captain decided to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed in an unpaved area of the airfield and came to rest. All occupants escaped uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Learjet 35A in Philadelphia

Date & Time: Mar 22, 2006 at 0155 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N58EM
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Philadelphie – Charlotte
MSN:
35-046
YOM:
1976
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
2900
Captain / Total hours on type:
1300.00
Copilot / Total flying hours:
1600
Copilot / Total hours on type:
700
Aircraft flight hours:
18040
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll, after the pilot disengaged the nose gear steering, the airplane began to turn to the right. The copilot noticed fluctuations with the engine indications, and called for an abort. Power was reduced to idle, and the pilot corrected to the left using left rudder pedal and braking. The airplane turned to the right again, and the pilot corrected to the left. The airplane continued to turn left, and departed the left side of the runway, tail first, and was substantially damaged. The airplane had accrued 18,040.3 total hours of operation. It was powered by two turbofan engines, each equipped with an electronic fuel computer. Examination of the left engine's wiring harness revealed that the outer shielding on the fuel computer harness assembly was loose, deteriorated, and an approximate 3-inch section was missing. Multiple areas of the outer shielding were also chaffed, the ground wire for the shielding was worn through, and the wiring was exposed. Testing of the wiring to the fuel computer connector, revealed an intermittent connection. After disassembly of the connector, it was discovered that the connector pin's wire was broken off at its crimp location. Examination under a microscope of the interior of the pin, revealed broken wire fragments that displayed evidence of corrosion. Simulation of an intermittent electrical connection resulted in N1 spool fluctuations of 2,000 rpm during engine test cell runs. According to the airplane's wiring maintenance manual, a visual inspection of all electrical wiring in the nacelle to check for security, clamping, routing, clearance, and general condition was to be conducted every 300 hours or 12 calendar months. Additionally, all wire harness shield overbraids and shield terminations were required to be inspected for security and general condition every 300 hours or 12 calendar months, and at every 600 hours or 24 calendar months. According to company maintenance records, the wiring had been inspected 6 days prior to the accident.
Probable cause:
The operator's inadequate maintenance of the fuel computer harness which resulted in engine surging and a subsequent loss of control by the flight crew during the takeoff roll.
Final Report: