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| EL AL BOEING 787-8 4X-ERC (MSN 63399) |
The aircraft was traveling from Amsterdam-Schiphol International Airport (AMS/EHAM) to Tel Aviv-Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV/LLBG). 43 people were killed, including all four on board the freighter and 39 on the ground. 11 people were seriously injured and 15 received minor injuries. The exact number killed on the ground is uncertain, as the building housed many unregistered residents.
The crash is the deadliest aviation disaster to have occurred in the Netherlands.
EL AL flight 1862 departed AMS at 18:28, as the aircraft was climbing through 6500 feet, the no. 3 engine and pylon separated from the wing in an outward and rearward movement, colliding with the no. 4 engine causing this engine and pylon to separate as well. An emergency was declared, and the crew acknowledged their intention to return to Schiphol Airport and reported that they had a no. 3 engine failure, and a loss of engine thrust of both no. 3 and 4 engines. At 18:29 the Amsterdam Radar controller informed the crew that runway 06 was in use with wind from 40 degrees at 21 knots. The crew however requested runway 27 for landing. A straight in approach to runway 27 was not possible because of airplane altitude (5000 feet) and distance to the runway (7 miles). The Amsterdam Arrival controller then instructed the crew to turn right heading 360 degrees and descend to 2000 feet. During this descending turn the flight crew reported that the no. 3 and 4 engine were out and that they were having flap problems. Final clearance was given to turn right heading 270 to intercept the final approach course. When it became apparent that the aircraft was going to overshoot the localizer, the controller informed the crew accordingly and directed them to turn to heading 290 to try and intercept the final approach path again. A further instruction was given for a 310-degree heading change and descent clearance for 1500 feet. These instructions were acknowledged, and the crew added that they were experiencing control problems. While reducing speed in preparation for the final approach, control was lost and the aircraft crashed into an eleven-floor apartment building the Bijlmermeer suburb of Amsterdam.
Aircraft Information:
EL AL flight 1862 departed AMS at 18:28, as the aircraft was climbing through 6500 feet, the no. 3 engine and pylon separated from the wing in an outward and rearward movement, colliding with the no. 4 engine causing this engine and pylon to separate as well. An emergency was declared, and the crew acknowledged their intention to return to Schiphol Airport and reported that they had a no. 3 engine failure, and a loss of engine thrust of both no. 3 and 4 engines. At 18:29 the Amsterdam Radar controller informed the crew that runway 06 was in use with wind from 40 degrees at 21 knots. The crew however requested runway 27 for landing. A straight in approach to runway 27 was not possible because of airplane altitude (5000 feet) and distance to the runway (7 miles). The Amsterdam Arrival controller then instructed the crew to turn right heading 360 degrees and descend to 2000 feet. During this descending turn the flight crew reported that the no. 3 and 4 engine were out and that they were having flap problems. Final clearance was given to turn right heading 270 to intercept the final approach course. When it became apparent that the aircraft was going to overshoot the localizer, the controller informed the crew accordingly and directed them to turn to heading 290 to try and intercept the final approach path again. A further instruction was given for a 310-degree heading change and descent clearance for 1500 feet. These instructions were acknowledged, and the crew added that they were experiencing control problems. While reducing speed in preparation for the final approach, control was lost and the aircraft crashed into an eleven-floor apartment building the Bijlmermeer suburb of Amsterdam.
Aircraft Information:
Airline: EL AL
Code: LY/ELY
Aircraft: Boeing 747-258F
Registration: 4X-AXG
Serial Number: 21737
Engines: 4 Pratt & Whitney JT9D-7J
First Flew: 7/3/1979
Age: 13.7 Years
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