Were there any fatalities in the 2001-07-24 Vickers Viscount accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2001-07-24 involved a Vickers Viscount, registration 3D-OHM, operated by Transtel, at N'Djamena, Chad.

Cargo Aircraft Veers off Runway During Takeoff Abort in N'Djamena (3D-OHM)

On July 24, 2001, a Vickers Viscount (registration 3D-OHM) operated by Transtel was involved in an aviation accident near N'Djamena, Chad during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

A four-engine cargo aircraft operating for the Chadian government veered off runway 23 at N'Djamena Airport after the crew aborted takeoff due to a left deviation. The aircraft rolled 800 meters, sustaining substantial damage; all three occupants were uninjured.

Incident Details

A four-engine cargo aircraft, operating a series of cargo flights on behalf of the Chadian Government, experienced a runway excursion during takeoff from N'Djamena Airport. The accident occurred on runway 23 when the pilot-in-command initiated rotation after the aircraft deviated to the left of the centerline.

Crew Actions

The captain decided to abort the takeoff procedure and reduced power on all four engines. The aircraft then veered off the runway to the left and rolled for approximately 800 meters before coming to rest.

Damage Assessment

Substantial damage was sustained to engines number 1 and 3. Following the incident, the aircraft was later considered to be damaged beyond repair.

Occupants

All three occupants on board escaped uninjured.

2001-07-24: Vickers Viscount (3D-OHM) — Transtel — N'Djamena, Chad