No fatalities

1998-10-17: Short SC.7 Skyvan Variant (OE-FDF) — Pink Aviation Services — Zell am See, Austria

Zell am See, AustriaTakeoff (climb)

On October 17, 1998, a Short SC.7 Skyvan Variant (registration OE-FDF) operated by Pink Aviation Services was involved in an aviation accident near Zell am See, Austria during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The takeoff was initiated at an insufficient speed of 65 knots. It was determined that the friction locks of the throttles were not or not properly set prior to takeoff. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An aircraft experienced roll oscillations and a right bank during takeoff from runway 25 at Zell am See Airport, stalled, and crashed in a field. All 21 occupants were rescued; eight were injured. The aircraft was destroyed.

Accident Sequence

After takeoff from runway 25 at Zell am See Airport, the aircraft began to roll left and right. It then banked right to an angle of 40 degrees, stalled, and crashed in an open field near the airport.

Occupant Status

All 21 occupants were rescued from the accident. Among them, eight sustained injuries.

Aircraft Damage

The aircraft was damaged beyond repair. Upon impact, the undercarriage and both wings were torn off.

Probable Cause

The official investigation found that the takeoff was initiated at an insufficient speed of 65 knots. It was determined that the friction locks of the throttles were not, or not properly, set prior to takeoff. Due to the vibration of the airplane, the throttles slowly retarded during the takeoff roll.