727 aquaplan FIH
les dernieres de la RDC:
from an HBA'Eng:
""CAA cargo 727 (super 27) landed this morning on 06 and went off to the left of the runway.
Was standing outside the Hewa Bora hangars when it landed in very heavy rain and substantial standing water on the runway. Aquaplaned opposite the tower, skidded right on the main gears then went out of sight. Next thing we heard a loud bang and saw the aircraft off the left of the runway facing west.
Wind Calm, VIZ 1-2KM, FEW@200', SC 1500' OVC 12000' CB's in all sectors.
The fire trucks raced after it and made it to the scene in seconds, heavy rain at the time and luckily didn't burn.
Airport was closed for about 1hr and opened again after debris was cleared. Firemen reported that all the gear had been torn off. From my last look at it, it had rolled onto it's right wing but still right-way up.
As far as I know....all the crew out safely.""
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crew was : Bruce Watson, Gilbert le F/E et le copi "Papy" un ancien d'HBA.