Vickers Vanguard crash, Jan 29, 1988, Toulouse-Blagnac
Vickers Vanguard accident on January 29, 1988 near Toulouse-Blagnac, Haute-Garonne, France with no fatalities. Cause: Loss of control during rotation...
- Date: January 29, 1988
- Aircraft: Vickers Vanguard
- Location: Toulouse-Blagnac, Haute-Garonne, France
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Loss of control during rotation after a takeoff with the number 4 engine at flight idle, caused by an inadequate takeoff procedure.
A Vickers Vanguard cargo flight operated by Inter Cargo Services took off from Toulouse-Blagnac with its number 4 engine at flight idle after an earlier overheat. During rotation the aircraft lost control, its right wingtip struck the runway, and it stalled and crashed to the right of the runway, breaking in two and burning. The three crew and one other occupant were injured.