Hard landing involving Air France Airbus A330 in Caracas

No fatalities • Caracas, Venezuela

An Air France Airbus A330-200 experienced a hard landing at Simon Bolivar International Airport.

What happened

On April 13, 2011, at approximately 1855 UTC, an Airbus A330-200, registration F-GZCB, performed a hard landing at Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela. The flight, operated by Air France, had originated from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) in Paris, France. At the time of the event, visual meteorological conditions were in effect. There were no injuries resulting from the incident.

Probable cause

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 13 Apr 2011 AIRBUS Airbus A330 200 accident near Caracas, Venezuela?

An Air France Airbus A330-200 experienced a hard landing at Simon Bolivar International Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 13 Apr 2011 AIRBUS Airbus A330 200 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 13 Apr 2011 involved a AIRBUS Airbus A330 200, operated by Air France, at Caracas, Venezuela.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

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