Short 330 crash, Jan 3, 1997, Liverpool-John Lennon (ex S...
Short 330 accident on January 3, 1997 near Liverpool-John Lennon (ex Speke), Merseyside, United Kingdom with no fatalities. Cause: Not determined. The...
- Date: January 3, 1997
- Aircraft: Short 330
- Location: Liverpool-John Lennon (ex Speke), Merseyside, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Not determined. The AAIB could not reach a firm conclusion; the high rate of descent with no stall warning was the immediate event, and wind shear, wake turbulence, pitot-static errors and airframe icing were considered and largely discounted.
A Titan Airways Short 330 cargo flight diverted to Liverpool after holding at East Midlands for about 45 minutes. On the approach it sank rapidly from about 20 to 30 feet above the runway and touched down hard, and the right main gear collapsed. The three occupants were unhurt and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.