- | ACCIDENT DETAILS |
Date: | May 14, 1977 |
Time: | 0933 |
Location: | Near Lusaka, Zambia |
Operator: | IAS Cargo |
Flight #: | ? |
Route: | Nairobi, Kenya - Luskaka, Zambia |
AC Type: | Boeing 707-321C |
Registration: | G-BEBP |
cn / ln: | 18579/332 |
Aboard: | 6 (passengers:1 crew:5) |
Fatalities: | 6 (passengers:1 crew:5) |
Ground: | 0 |
Summary: | The elevator assembly separated in mid-flight. The plane nose dived and crashed. The in-flight separation of the right hand horizontal stabilizer and elevator as a result of a combination of metal fatigue and inadequate failsafe design in the rear spar structure. Shortcomings in design assessment, certification and inspection procedures were contributory factors. |
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