Narrative:
During a downwind simulated takeoff, the DC-3 turned off the runway. The right main landing gear collapsed.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Captain's omission to abort the simulated takeoff in time. Factors were a.o. high ground speed and overheated brakes.
| Status: | |
| Date: | Friday 6 November 1970 |
| Type: |  Douglas C-47B-25-DK (DC-3) |
| Operator: | New Zealand Ministry of Transport |
| Registration: | ZK-AXS |
| MSN: | 32743/15995 |
| First flight: | 1945 |
| Engines: | 2 Pratt & Whitney R-1830-90C |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Paraparaumu Airport (PPQ) ( New Zealand)
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| Phase: | Takeoff (TOF) |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | Paraparaumu Airport (PPQ/NZPP), New Zealand |
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During a downwind simulated takeoff, the DC-3 turned off the runway. The right main landing gear collapsed.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Captain's omission to abort the simulated takeoff in time. Factors were a.o. high ground speed and overheated brakes.
Classification:
Runway excursion
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