Flight AF641 flight report log Date 20 March 2009
Flight ID: AF641
Flight Type: Normal
Pilot: Weshouniou
Company: Air France
Aircraft: Douglas DC-3
Flight Date: 20 March 2009
Departure: 12h18 (20h18 GMT)
Arrival: 12h52 (20h53 GMT)
From: KSFO - San Francisco Intl - United States
To: KCCR - Buchanan - United States
Nbr of Passengers: 30
Incident Report:
Post-flight analysis suggests one engine developed a problem and the oil temperature started to rise gradually. Fortunately, the oil temperature did not reach a critical level and the engine did not shutdown. One engine was damaged by small arms fire coming from the ground and ceased to function. The right fuel tank was hit by a ground shot and started leaking fuel. The left fuel tank was hit by a ground shot and started leaking fuel. The vacuum system was hit by a ground shot. The hydraulic system was hit by a ground shot resulting in total loss of all hydraulic systems. The electrical systems were hit by a ground shot resulting in a complete electrical systems failure. Your aircraft received a few ground shots. The aircraft was hit by anti-aircraft artillery fire resulting in a massive hull rupture. There was an exceptional pilot on board and despite the dire situation he was able to make a successful belly landing. The Captain has also declared an emergency before landing.
Report:
Flight Distance: 26 Nm Landing Speed: 85.94 kt
Time Airborne: 00h34:10 Landing Touchdown: -351.54 ft/m
Flight Time (block): 00h35:05 Landing Pitch: 4.80°
Time On Ground: 00h02:04 Landing Weight: 11442 kg
Average Speed: 48.28 kt Total Fuel Used: 456 kg
Passenger Opinion: Exceptional flight (100%)
-Are relieved to have landed safely after the extreme weather they experienced during landing.
-Were pleased by the music on ground. A very nice addition to their flying experience.
-Were anxious because they flew over a war risk zone.
-Were terrified because of the problem during flight.
-Were relieved to land safely after an emergency.
Overall Flight Result: Perfect
Pilot Bonus points: 3310 points (-30% because you used time acceleration)
You made a successful belly landing. (+250)
There was a problem aboard and you declared an emergency. (+150)
You landed at the scheduled airport. (+30)
A serious problem occurred during flight but you landed safely, nice job. (+4200)
Flying in a combat area and a safe landing. (+100)
Pilot's Penalty points: -83 points
You have exceeded the flap speed limit by 8.30kts (-83)