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Old 29th Nov 2016, 14:22
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From UKserials

19/06/1978 WJ753 Canberra B2 100 Sqn

During an overshoot at Marham, Norfolk the pilot allowed the engine rpm to drop below the recommended rpm levels. The engines spooled up unevenly during the subsequent throttle up causing a severe asymmetric condition resulting in near vertical bank with the port wingtip striking the ground to the left of the runway. During the ensuing cartwheel, the cockpit section was removed from the fuselage, breaking between the pilot and navigator's seats. The pilot suffered serious leg injuries when his ejection seat fired sideways when on the ground. The occupant of the Rhumbold (fold down seat next to the pilot) was badly injured. Miraculously, of the two rear crew one broke an ankle and the other walked away unscathed
The ASN info is slightly incorrect - there were 4 crew on board - from memory they were returning from abroad (Cyprus or Malta ?) and had 1 crew member on the 'Rumble' seat - the aircraft was 'hot' (ie too fast) on finals and the Pilot throttled back too far - ending up low and slow,on opening the throttles he had assymetric spool up at low altitude - there is a horrific photo taken from near the threshold with the wingtip dug in and the aircraft in almost vertical bank.
I could not quickly find a viewable copy of the pic but there is a very small image on flickr.
It was a long time ago - any corrections welcome !
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