Date: | Tuesday 2 July 1968 |
Time: | 18:11 |
Type: | Douglas DC-7BF |
Owner/operator: | Universal Airlines |
Registration: | N762Z |
MSN: | 44922/669 |
Year of manufacture: | 1956 |
Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
Aircraft damage: | Destroyed, written off |
Category: | Accident |
Location: | Philadelphia International Airport, PA (PHL) -
United States of America
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Phase: | Landing |
Nature: | Cargo |
Departure airport: | Norfolk International Airport, VA (ORF/KORF) |
Destination airport: | Philadelphia International Airport, PA (PHL/KPHL) |
Investigating agency: | NTSB |
Confidence Rating: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
Narrative:Improper use of the engine controls caused the DC-7 to aquaplane off runway 09/27. The undercarriage then collapsed and the right hand wing tore off.
PROBABLE CAUSE:
pilot in command - failed to maintain directional control
pilot in command - improper operation of powerplant & powerplant controls
miscellaneous acts,conditions - thrust reversal-asymetrical
FACTORS:
airports/airways/facilities - airport conditions: wet runway
miscellaneous acts,conditions - hydroplaning on wet runway
miscellaneous acts,conditions - overload failure
Accident investigation:
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Investigating agency: | NTSB |
Report number: | NYC69A0001 |
Status: | Investigation completed |
Duration: | 7 months |
Download report: | Final report |
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Sources:
NTSB File 1-0044
Airways Magazine February 2004
Location
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