No fatalities

1999-02-14: Hawker Siddeley HS.780 Andover C.1 (9L-LBG) — 748 Air Services — Foxtrot, South Sudan

Foxtrot, South SudanLanding (descent or approach)

On February 14, 1999, a Hawker Siddeley HS.780 Andover C.1 (registration 9L-LBG) operated by 748 Air Services was involved in an aviation accident near Foxtrot, South Sudan during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control on landing following the failure of the left thrust reverser. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781204546Data APIEditorial standards

An on-demand cargo flight from Lokichogio to Foxtrot Airstrip ended with the aircraft damaged beyond repair after a left thrust reverser failure caused asymmetrical thrust and a veer off the runway. Both pilots escaped uninjured.

Incident Summary

An on-demand cargo flight carrying supplies for SPLA troops was operating from Lokichogio to the Foxtrot Airstrip. Upon landing, the aircraft experienced an asymmetrical thrust condition resulting from the failure of the left thrust reverser. This caused the aircraft to veer to the right before coming to rest. Both pilots escaped uninjured, but the aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.

Sequence of Events

The flight was conducted as a cargo transport mission. After touching down on the airstrip, the left thrust reverser malfunctioned, leading to asymmetric thrust. The aircraft deviated from its landing path, turning right until it stopped. Emergency personnel responded, and the crew evacuated without injury. The aircraft's structure was compromised to the extent that repair was not feasible.

Investigation Findings

The official investigation determined the probable cause of the incident to be a loss of control during landing following the failure of the left thrust reverser. No other contributing factors were identified in the source.