Narrative:
The right main gear track beam failed on landing due to fatigue. The front wheels separated.
PROBABLE CAUSE:
airframe - landing gear: main gear-shock absorbing assy,struts,attachments,etc.
miscellaneous acts,conditions - fatigue
accident date: 16-12-1981
type: Boeing 707-124
registration: HI-384HA
accident date: 16-12-1981
type: Boeing 707-124
registration: HI-384HA
| Status: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
| Date: | Wednesday 16 December 1981 |
| Time: | 12:16 |
| Type: |  Boeing 707-124 |
| Operator: | Hispaniola Airways |
| Registration: | HI-384HA |
| MSN: | 17610/37 |
| First flight: | 1959 |
| Engines: | 4 Pratt & Whitney JT3C-6 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 5 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 5 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Miami International Airport, FL (MIA) ( United States of America)
|
| Phase: | Landing (LDG) |
| Nature: | Ferry/positioning |
| Departure airport: | Puerto Plata-La Union International Airport (POP/MDPP), Dominican Republic |
| Miami International Airport, FL (MIA/KMIA), United States of America |
The right main gear track beam failed on landing due to fatigue. The front wheels separated.
Probable Cause:
PROBABLE CAUSE:
airframe - landing gear: main gear-shock absorbing assy,struts,attachments,etc.
miscellaneous acts,conditions - fatigue
Sources:
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accident date: 16-12-1981
type: Boeing 707-124
registration: HI-384HA
accident date: 16-12-1981
type: Boeing 707-124
registration: HI-384HA
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This map shows the airport of departure and the intended destination of the flight. The line between the airports does not display the exact flight path.
Distance from Puerto Plata-La Union International Airport to Miami International Airport, FL as the crow flies is 1194 km (746 miles).
Distance from Puerto Plata-La Union International Airport to Miami International Airport, FL as the crow flies is 1194 km (746 miles).
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