ASN Aircraft accident Convair CV-340-68B HZ-AAU Jeddah International Airport
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Date:Friday 7 January 1972
Type:Silhouette image of generic CVLP model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different
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)
Phase: Landing (LDG)
Nature:Scheduled Passenger
Departure airport:Jeddah International Airport (JED/OEJD), Saudi Arabia
Destination airport:?
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.

Classification:
Forced landing on runway

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