Incident Overview
During a training flight, the pilot receiving instruction executed a hard landing. The instructor immediately took control and initiated a go-around. Suspecting possible damage to the landing gear, the instructor kept the landing gear extended and diverted the aircraft to a nearby airport.
Sequence of Events
During the approach to the first alternate airport, the right main landing gear detached from the aircraft. Due to limited emergency equipment at that airport, the instructor was advised to divert to a third airport. While keeping the landing gear extended, the crew performed a low pass over the runway at the third airport. Witnesses on the ground confirmed that the right main landing gear was missing.
Emergency Landing
Following confirmation, the instructor retracted the landing gear and executed an intentional gear-up landing. The airplane sustained extensive damage to the lower fuselage skin and bulkheads, as well as substantial damage to the attachment point for the right main landing gear.
Investigation Notes
The investigation did not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, date, location, number of occupants, or any injuries. No determination of probable cause was provided in the source material.