Narrative:
An engine-out, no-boost landing was made due to a hydraulic system leak. The aircraft swerved, causing the landing gear to collapse.
PROBABLE CAUSE(S):
pilot in command - lack of familiarity with aircraft
pilot in command - failed to use or incorrectly used misc.equipment
pilot in command - improper level off
pilot in command - improper operation of brakes and/or flight controls
FACTOR(S)
systems - flight control systems: flight control boost systems, hydraulic
systems - hydraulic system: reservoir,lines,fittings
miscellaneous acts, conditions - leak/leakage
miscellaneous acts, conditions - improper emergency procedures
accident date: 15-08-1966
type: Lockheed L-749A Constellation
registration: N65
| Status: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
| Date: | Monday 15 August 1966 |
| Time: | 11:08 |
| Type: |  Lockheed L-749A Constellation |
| Operator: | Federal Aviation Agency - FAA |
| Registration: | N65 |
| MSN: | 2648 |
| First flight: | 1950 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 5 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 5 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Tachikawa AFB ( Japan)
|
| Phase: | Landing (LDG) |
| Nature: | Aerial Work (Calibration, Photo) |
| Departure airport: | ? |
| Tachikawa Air Base (RJTC), Japan |
An engine-out, no-boost landing was made due to a hydraulic system leak. The aircraft swerved, causing the landing gear to collapse.
Probable Cause:
PROBABLE CAUSE(S):
pilot in command - lack of familiarity with aircraft
pilot in command - failed to use or incorrectly used misc.equipment
pilot in command - improper level off
pilot in command - improper operation of brakes and/or flight controls
FACTOR(S)
systems - flight control systems: flight control boost systems, hydraulic
systems - hydraulic system: reservoir,lines,fittings
miscellaneous acts, conditions - leak/leakage
miscellaneous acts, conditions - improper emergency procedures
Sources:
» NTSB File # 2-0874Photos
accident date: 15-08-1966
type: Lockheed L-749A Constellation
registration: N65
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