Z-WSB — routes, history & safety record

FlightFinder has no observed route profile for this registration. The documented safety events below are available independently of live flight tracking.

Safety history

January 28, 1996AccidentHull loss
Following an uneventful cargo flight from Johannesburg, the crew started the approach to Harare Airport in poor weather conditions with heavy rain falls. After landing on runway 05, the aircraft encountered difficulties and was unable to stop within the remaining distance (runway 05 is 4,750 metres long). It overran, lost its nose gear and came to rest.
Douglas DC-8
The following findings were reported: - Poor weather conditions with heavy rain falls, - Limited visibility, - The runway 05 was wet and the braking action was reduced, - The aircraft suffered aquaplaning, - The reverse thrust systems were unserviceable on engine n°2 and 4, - The crew completed the landing without the spoilers being armed, - The aircraft… Full accident record