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Crash of a Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle 10R in Stockholm

Date & Time: Jan 6, 1987 at 0912 LT
Type of aircraft:
Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle
Operator:
Registration:
SE-DEC
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Stockholm - Alicante
MSN:
263
YOM:
1970
Location:
Stockholm-Arlanda
Uppland
Country:
Sweden
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
21
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
11187
Captain / Total hours on type:
1037.00
Copilot / Total flying hours:
7890
Copilot / Total hours on type:
680
Aircraft flight hours:
34044
Circumstances:
Immediately after liftoff from runway 08, while climbing to a height of about 10 meters, the aircraft pitched down. The copilot confirmed that the airspeed value and the engine indications were normal. The airplane was continuing to 'float' above the runway and the captain decided to land back. The aircraft landed hard on its nose gear and bounced. The second touchdown was completed on both main gears but hard again, causing them to penetrate the wings and the fuel tanks, causing the fuel to spill. Out of control, the aircraft slid for about 300 meters then veered off runway to the left and came to rest in a snow covered field, bursting into flames. All 27 occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
The perception of an unusual climb configuration due to various disturbances forced the crew to abort the takeoff procedure. The following contributing factors were reported:
- An incorrect movement of the pitch immediately after liftoff,
- The presence of nitrogen in the hydraulic lines may affected rudder movements,
- A possible accumulation of ice/snow on the top of the stabilizers may affected the aircraft stability and controllability.
Final Report:

Crash of a Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle 11R in Arauca

Date & Time: Nov 27, 1986
Type of aircraft:
Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle
Operator:
Registration:
HK-2850
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Arauca – Bogotá
MSN:
261
YOM:
1972
Location:
Arauca-Santiago Pérez Quiroz
Arauca
Country:
Colombia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll at Arauca-Santiago Pérez Quiroz Airport, the crew encountered technical problems with the elevators that seemed to be 'jammed'. The takeoff procedure was abandoned and the crew initiated an emergency braking maneuver. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the aircraft overran and struck a drainage ditch. The undercarriage collapsed and the aircraft came to rest on its belly. All four crew members escaped uninjured.

Crash of a Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle III in Calabar

Date & Time: Aug 6, 1986
Type of aircraft:
Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle
Operator:
Registration:
5N-AWK
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Kano - Calabar
MSN:
50
YOM:
1960
Location:
Calabar
Cross River
Country:
Nigeria
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After landing at Calabar Airport, the aircraft encountered difficulties to stop in time. It overran and came to rest few dozen meters further. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle VI-N in Flores: 94 killed

Date & Time: Jan 18, 1986 at 0758 LT
Type of aircraft:
Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle
Operator:
Registration:
HC-BAE
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Guatemala City - Flores
MSN:
40
YOM:
1960
Location:
Flores-Mundo Maya (Santa Elena)
Petén
Country:
Guatemala
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
88
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
94
Circumstances:
On approach to Flores-Santa Elena Airport, the crew encountered poor visibility due to foggy conditions. The captain initiated a go-around, followed a circuit and started a second approach few minutes later. As the visibility was still below minimums, the crew was unable to sight and locate the runway. The aircraft passed over the airport without any visual contact was established and continued when it struck the slope of a mountain located 8 km from the airfield. The aircraft disintegrated on impact and all 94 occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain after the crew decided to attempt a second approach in below minimums visibility due to fog.

Crash of a Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle VI-N in Mbuji-Mayi

Date & Time: Oct 9, 1985
Type of aircraft:
Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle
Operator:
African Air Charter - Zaire
Registration:
9Q-CMD
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
74
YOM:
1961
Location:
Mbuji-Mayi
Kasai-Oriental
Country:
Democratic Republic of Congo
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed upon landing for unknown reasons. There were no casualties.

Ground accident of a Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle III in Milan

Date & Time: Jul 2, 1983
Type of aircraft:
Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle
Operator:
Registration:
F-BHRS
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Milan - London
MSN:
54
YOM:
1960
Location:
Milan-Malpensa
Lombardy
Country:
Italy
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
82
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll at Milan-Malpensa Airport runway 17R, at a speed of 75-80 knots, the right engine failed, exploded and caught fire. The captain abandoned the takeoff procedure, initiated an emergency braking maneuver and vacated runway via intersection 8 before stopping the aircraft by the fire brigade building. All 89 occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was considered as damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
The uncontained failure of the right engine during takeoff roll was the consequence of the disintegration of the 14th stage of the high pressure compressor.

Crash of a Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle VI-R in Guayaquil: 8 killed

Date & Time: Apr 29, 1983
Type of aircraft:
Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle
Operator:
Registration:
HC-BAT
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Guayaquil - Quito
MSN:
125
YOM:
1962
Flight number:
WB832
Location:
Guayaquil
Guayas
Country:
Ecuador
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
94
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Guayaquil-Simon Bolivar Airport runway 21, while in initial climb, the left engine failed. The pilot informed ATC about the situation and was cleared to return for an emergency landing. On final approach, the right engine lost power and the airplane lost height and crashed in a swampy area short of runway threshold. A crew member and seven passengers were killed while 20 other occupants were injured. 72 other occupants escaped uninjured. The aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
The exact cause of the engine failure could not be determined. However, the day prior to the accident, the captain proceeded to a test flight following an engine overhaul and noted that the power was insufficient and that the engine failed to respond properly. Engines were rechecked by ground personnel and it was noted in the log book there was no anomalies.

Crash of a Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle VI-R near Riohacha: 70 killed

Date & Time: Dec 21, 1980 at 1423 LT
Type of aircraft:
Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle
Operator:
Transportes Aéreos del Caribe - TAC Colombia
Registration:
HK-1810
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Bogotá – Barranquilla – Valledupar – Riohacha – Medellín – Bogotá
MSN:
165
YOM:
1963
Location:
Riohacha
La Guajira
Country:
Colombia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
63
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
70
Circumstances:
The aircraft departed Riohacha-Almirante Padilla Airport at 1418LT on a flight to Medellín. After takeoff, while climbing, the pilot contacted ATC and reported technical problems as well as an explosion on board. The airplane entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in a stonepit locate few km from the airport. The aircraft disintegrated on impact and all 70 occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
It was determined that an explosion occurred on board during climb but investigations were unable to determine if this explosion was the consequence of a bomb detonation or not.

Crash of a Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle VI-R in Atlanta

Date & Time: Jun 19, 1980 at 0456 LT
Type of aircraft:
Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle
Operator:
Registration:
N905MW
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
San Jose - Wilmington - Atlanta
MSN:
95
YOM:
1961
Location:
Atlanta-William Berry Hartsfield
Georgia
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
9941
Captain / Total hours on type:
1239.00
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a night cargo flight from San Jose, California, to Atlanta with intermediate stop in Wilmington, Ohio. On approach, the airplane became unstable and rolled left and right. Despite the situation, the crew decided to continue the approach to runway 26 when the airplane landed hard. Upon touchdown, the left main gear collapsed. The airplane rolled for about 4,526 feet then veered off runway to the left and came to rest 250 feet further in a grassy area. All four occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Hard landing and subsequent failure of the left main gear after the crew failed to follow approved procedures. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Poorly planned approach,
- Vortex turbulences,
- Fast from LOM to airport,
- Closed gap behind a Lockheed L-1011 Tristar that just landed on same runway.
Final Report:

Crash of a Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle VI-R in Bogotá

Date & Time: Jul 20, 1979
Type of aircraft:
Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle
Operator:
Registration:
HK-1778
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Bogotá - Cúcuta
MSN:
140
YOM:
1964
Location:
Bogotá-El Dorado
Bogotá Capital District
Country:
Colombia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
51
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Bogotá-El Dorado Airport, while in initial climb, the captain contacted ATC, declared an emergency and was cleared to return. Following hydraulic problems, the landing on runway 12 was completed with the left main gear still retracted. The airplane slid on its left belly then veered off runway to the left and eventually came to rest against a bank. All 57 occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. A loud bang in the rear of the cabin was heard after takeoff, followed by warning lights coming on in the cockpit panel. Due to the failure of the hydraulic system, the cabin pressure failed.
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