| - | 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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