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N807FT, Flying Tiger Line, Thomas Haywood, Boeing 747-249F, 747-200 series, 747-200F, JT9D, JT9D-7Q
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TACV04P07_05B
Title:
N807FT, Flying Tiger Line, Thomas Haywood, Boeing 747-249F, 747-200 series, 747-200F, JT9D, JT9D-7Q
CN: 21828
LN: 408
First flight: 01/11/1979
Engines: 4x PW JT9D-7Q
Cycles: 9000
Total airframe hours: 34000
Written off
Accident report:
Date: Sunday 19/02/1989
Time: 06:36
Crew: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 4
Passengers: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Total: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 4
Airplane damage: Damaged beyond repair
Location: 12 km (7.5 mls) from Kuala Lumpur Subang International Airport (KUL) (Malaysia)
Phase: Approach (APR)
Nature: Air Cargo
Departure airport: Singapore-Changi International Airport (SIN/WSSS), Singapore
Destination airport: Kuala Lumpur Subang International Airport (KUL/WMKK), Malaysia
Flight number: 66
Narrative: This aircraft was carrying textiles, computer software and mail and was only half loaded when it departed Singapore. Approaching Kuala Lumpur, the crew were cleared to route direct to the Kayell (KL) beacon for a runway 33 approach. While on the NDB approach, the crew were cleared to "...descend two four zero zero..." which was interpreted by the crew as "...to 400...". The aircraft descended below minimum altitude and crashed into a hillside at 600 feet/180m msl just before reaching the Kayell NDB, where minimum descent height was 2400 feet. The Boeing hit the treetops and then started to break apart until it burst into flames.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Non-standard phraseology was used by Kuala Lumpur ATC, causing the crew to misinterpret the communication.
Classification: Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT) - Mountain
Sources:
Aviation Week & Space Technology 27.02.89 (24)
Flight International 17-12.01.1990 (p.44)
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Keywords:
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Code Number:
TACV04P07_05B
Title:
N807FT, Flying Tiger Line, Thomas Haywood, Boeing 747-249F, 747-200 series, 747-200F, JT9D, JT9D-7Q
CN: 21828
LN: 408
First flight: 01/11/1979
Engines: 4x PW JT9D-7Q
Cycles: 9000
Total airframe hours: 34000
Written off
Accident report:
Date: Sunday 19/02/1989
Time: 06:36
Crew: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 4
Passengers: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Total: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 4
Airplane damage: Damaged beyond repair
Location: 12 km (7.5 mls) from Kuala Lumpur Subang International Airport (KUL) (Malaysia)
Phase: Approach (APR)
Nature: Air Cargo
Departure airport: Singapore-Changi International Airport (SIN/WSSS), Singapore
Destination airport: Kuala Lumpur Subang International Airport (KUL/WMKK), Malaysia
Flight number: 66
Narrative: This aircraft was carrying textiles, computer software and mail and was only half loaded when it departed Singapore. Approaching Kuala Lumpur, the crew were cleared to route direct to the Kayell (KL) beacon for a runway 33 approach. While on the NDB approach, the crew were cleared to "...descend two four zero zero..." which was interpreted by the crew as "...to 400...". The aircraft descended below minimum altitude and crashed into a hillside at 600 feet/180m msl just before reaching the Kayell NDB, where minimum descent height was 2400 feet. The Boeing hit the treetops and then started to break apart until it burst into flames.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Non-standard phraseology was used by Kuala Lumpur ATC, causing the crew to misinterpret the communication.
Classification: Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT) - Mountain
Sources:
Aviation Week & Space Technology 27.02.89 (24)
Flight International 17-12.01.1990 (p.44)
ICAO Adrep Summary
Keywords:
Boeing 747, B-747, Widebody, Twin Aisle, Wide Body, airplane, aircraft, plane, Fanjet, Jetliner, Jumbo Jet, Giant, Four Engine, Long Range, Fixed wing multi engine, Turbofan, wide-body, Flying Tiger Line, Flying Tigers, cargo airline, FTL, Logistics, Air Cargo, vessel, hull, Plane, Transportation, Commerce, Trade, Civil Aviation, Transport, Business, Fixed Wing, Transporter, Commercial-Shipping, Cargair, planes, Commercial Freighter Fleets, Freight Aircraft, History, Archives
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