RP-C830. DC8-51. Intercontinental Airlines. MAN EGCC 06.09.1982

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RP-C830. DC8-51. Intercontinental Airlines. MAN EGCC 06.09.1982
RP-C830. DC8-51. Intercontinental Airlines. MAN EGCC 06.09.1982

Intercontinental Airlines DC8-51 at Manchester in September 1982. This is the DC-8 that took the top off the tail of Flying Tigers DC8-61 N786FT at Stansted (STN EGSS) on 06.09.1982. It was making an approach in foggy conditions and eventually had to make an emergency landing at Manchester (MAN EGCC).leaking hydraulic fluid from the port wing and slats and with damage to its flaps and undercarriage on that wing. The crew allegedly fled the scene by climbing the perimeter fence. See full AAIB Report at: assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5422fab0ed915d1371...

2 Accident investigation report completed and information captured
Date:Sunday 5 September 1982
Time:05:36
Douglas DC-8-51
Operator:Intercontinental Airlines
Registration:RP-C830
MSN:45688/205
First flight:1964
Total airframe hrs:44217
Crew:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 15
Passengers:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 58
Total:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 73
Aircraft damage:Minor
Aircraft fate:Repaired
Location:London-Stansted Airport (STN) ( United Kingdom)
Phase:Landing (LDG)
Nature:Int'l Non Scheduled Passenger
Departure airport:Lagos/Ikeja International Airport (LOS/DNMM), Nigeria
Destination airport:London-Stansted Airport (STN/EGSS), United Kingdom
Narrative:
After receiving a series of reports of fog and poor visibility at Stansted, the commander carried out an approach using the Category 1 Instrument Landing System on runway 23, having received and acknowledged a reported Runway Visual Range (RVR) of 200 metres. On reaching Decision Height the crew were unable to see any approach or runway lights and initiated a missed approach . In the course of the overshoot the aircraft struck another DC-8 (N786FT) which was parked on the cargo apron, causing substantial damage to both aircraft. A diversion was made to Manchester Airport where the aircraft landed safely.
Probable Cause:

CAUSE: "The accident was caused by the commander's faulty technique whilst carrying out a missed approach, combined with his failure to initiate overshoot action immediately on reaching Decision Height. A contributory factor was the commander's lack of understanding of UK legislation regarding approach bans."
Accident investigation:

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Investigating agency: AIB
Status:Investigation completed
Duration: 1 year and 8 months
Accident number:AAR 1/1984
Download report: Final report

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