Vliegtuigongeval op 07 JAN 1972 met Convair CV-340-68B HZ-AAU - Jeddah International Airport
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Datum:vrijdag 7 januari 1972
Type:Silhouette image of generic CVLP model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different
Convair CV-340-68B
Luchtvaartmaatschappij:Saudi Arabian Airlines
Registratie: HZ-AAU
Constructienummer: 182
Bouwjaar: 1954
Bemanning:slachtoffers: 0 / inzittenden: 3
Passagiers:slachtoffers: 0 / inzittenden: 12
Totaal:slachtoffers: 0 / inzittenden: 15
Schade: Afgeschreven
Gevolgen: Written off (damaged beyond repair)
Plaats:Jeddah International Airport (   Saudi-Arabië)
Fase: Landing (LDG)
Soort vlucht:Lijnvlucht
Vliegveld van vertrek:Jeddah International Airport (JED/OEJD), Saudi-Arabië
Vliegveld van aankomst:?
Beschrijving:
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.



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