Narrative:
The Electra plane veered off the right side of runway 04L while landing in high winds associated with a thunderstorm. It then struck the raised edge of a taxiway that was under construction, causing the right hand main gear to separate.
At the time of the accident surface wind at touchdown was variable from north to northwest at 35 knots with peak gusts to 40 knots. In addition there was moderate turbulence and heavy rain. The captain had been warned about these conditions prior to and during the approach.
PROBABLE CAUSE: "The loss of directional control as a result of the improper technique employed in a crosswind landing in adverse weather conditions."
Loss of control
| Status: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
| Date: | Monday 6 August 1962 |
| Time: | 17:31 |
| Type: |  Lockheed L-188A Electra |
| Operator: | American Airlines |
| Registration: | N6102A |
| MSN: | 1019 |
| First flight: | 1958-11-09 (3 years 9 months) |
| Total airframe hrs: | 6947 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 5 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 67 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 72 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Knoxville-Mc Ghee Tyson Airport, TN (TYS) ( United States of America)
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| Phase: | Landing (LDG) |
| Nature: | Domestic Scheduled Passenger |
| Departure airport: | Memphis Municipal Airport, TN (MEM/KMEM), United States of America |
| Knoxville-McGhee Tyson Airport, TN (TYS/KTYS), United States of America | |
| Flightnumber: | AA414 |
The Electra plane veered off the right side of runway 04L while landing in high winds associated with a thunderstorm. It then struck the raised edge of a taxiway that was under construction, causing the right hand main gear to separate.
At the time of the accident surface wind at touchdown was variable from north to northwest at 35 knots with peak gusts to 40 knots. In addition there was moderate turbulence and heavy rain. The captain had been warned about these conditions prior to and during the approach.
Probable Cause:
PROBABLE CAUSE: "The loss of directional control as a result of the improper technique employed in a crosswind landing in adverse weather conditions."
Accident investigation:
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Classification:
TurbulenceLoss of control
Sources:
» ICAO Accident Digest No.14 Volume I, Circular 71-AN/63 (43-46)Photos
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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 Memphis Municipal Airport, TN to Knoxville-McGhee Tyson Airport, TN as the crow flies is 545 km (341 miles).
Distance from Memphis Municipal Airport, TN to Knoxville-McGhee Tyson Airport, TN as the crow flies is 545 km (341 miles).
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