Engine failure during training flight at Karachi-Quaid-e-Azam Airport

1 fatality • Karachi-Muhammad Ali Jinnah-Quaid-e-Azam, Pakistan • Landing (descent or approach)

A training flight involving a dual engine failure resulted in a fatal crash during the final approach phase at Karachi-Quaid-e-Azam Airport.

What happened

During a scheduled local training session at Karachi-Quaid-e-Azam Airport, the crew was performing specific stall testing maneuvers. While the aircraft was on its final approach, both engines experienced a simultaneous loss of power, leading to an aerodynamic stall. In an attempt to recover the aircraft and regain flight control, the crew maneuvered the plane; however, the aircraft ultimately crashed. The accident resulted in one fatality (the captain) and one serious injury (the copilot).

Findings

Investigations into the incident determined that both engines suffered from overtemperature conditions, which triggered their concurrent failure. This mechanical issue originated from a malfunction within the contact switches of the No.1 engine propeller automatic flight safety pitch lock withdrawal system. Furthermore, the investigation noted that the pilot did not manually withdraw the locks by moving the HP fuel cock levers into the required lockout position, which contributed to the simultaneous engine failure.

Probable cause

The simultaneous failure of both engines was caused by overtemperature conditions resulting from a malfunction in the propeller pitch lock system and the failure to manually engage the lockout position on the fuel cock levers.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1978-12-15 Fokker F27 Friendship accident near Karachi-Muhammad Ali Jinnah-Quaid-e-Azam, Pakistan?

A training flight involving a dual engine failure resulted in a fatal crash during the final approach phase at Karachi-Quaid-e-Azam Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 1978-12-15 Fokker F27 Friendship accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1978-12-15 involved a Fokker F27 Friendship, registration AP-ATO, operated by Pakistan International Airlines - PIA, at Karachi-Muhammad Ali Jinnah-Quaid-e-Azam, Pakistan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The simultaneous failure of both engines was caused by overtemperature conditions resulting from a malfunction in the propeller pitch lock system and the failure to manually engage the lockout position on the fuel cock levers.

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