Narrative:
The Convair returned to Jeddah with a no. 2 engine failure. On final approach to runway 33L, the flaps got stuck at 17 degrees. On rollout, with the no. 1 engine in reverse, the aircraft ran off the left side of the runway. The nosegear struck an asphalt mound and collapsed.
The engine problems caused by a no. 1 cylinder exhaust valve held in the open position.
CAUSE: Pilot unaware of hydraulic system failure.
| Status: | |
| Date: | Friday 7 January 1972 |
| Type: |  Convair CV-340-68B |
| Operator: | Saudi Arabian Airlines |
| Registration: | HZ-AAU |
| MSN: | 182 |
| First flight: | 1954 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 12 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 15 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Jeddah International Airport ( Saudi Arabia)
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| Phase: | Landing (LDG) |
| Nature: | Scheduled Passenger |
| Departure airport: | Jeddah International Airport (JED/OEJD), Saudi Arabia |
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The Convair returned to Jeddah with a no. 2 engine failure. On final approach to runway 33L, the flaps got stuck at 17 degrees. On rollout, with the no. 1 engine in reverse, the aircraft ran off the left side of the runway. The nosegear struck an asphalt mound and collapsed.
The engine problems caused by a no. 1 cylinder exhaust valve held in the open position.
CAUSE: Pilot unaware of hydraulic system failure.
Classification:
Forced landing on runway
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