OTD in 2002, LX-LGB, a Fokker 50 operated by Luxair under Flight 9642, loses control and crashes onto a field during an attempted landing at Luxembourg Findel Airport in Luxembourg. Out of the 22 passengers and crew, 2 survive the accident.

In December 2003, the AET published its final report on the crash. It concluded that the cause was the crew’s acceptance of the approach clearance despite being unprepared, particularly lacking a go-around plan. This led to improvised actions, including the prohibited override of the primary stop on the power levers, causing an irreversible loss of control. Contributing factors included improper implementation of a safety recommendation made by the manufacturer to Fokker 50 operators. The crash had a significant impact on Fokker 50 aircraft operated by Luxair. After discovering the failure of the secondary stop safety feature to prevent thrust from entering the reverse range, authorities upgraded service bulletins on anti-skid units from voluntary to mandatory. By May 2003, all Fokker 50 aircraft operated by Luxair were required to undergo these safety modifications. The AET also recommended a review of the aircraft’s design to address flaws that could compromise flight safety.

This accident is also among other rumored incidents and accidents being covered in Season 25 of Mayday.

https://asn.flightsafety.org/asndb/322960

Credits for the first photo go to Kristof Jonckheere (https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/7620)