Left main landing gear collapse during landing at El Carano Airport

No fatalities • Quibdo, Colombia

A Piper PA-23-250 experienced a landing gear failure during the landing roll in Quibdo, Colombia.

What happened

On November 23, 2011, at approximately 1717 UTC, a Piper PA-2ability-250 with registration HK1263, operated by Aerolineas Alas de Colombia LTDA, was performing a foreign air taxi flight from E. Olaya Herrera Airport (SKMD) in Medellin, Colombia.

Upon touchdown on runway 31 at El Carano Airport (SKUI) in Quibdo, Colombia, the left main landing gear collapsed. Following the collapse, the aircraft slid along the runway and came to a stop in an upright position. At the time of the accident, the weather was characterized by visual meteorological conditions with a visibility of 6 statute miles and winds from 210 degrees at 4 knots.

There were no injuries reported among the pilot, co-pilot, and three passengers. The aircraft sustained minor damage.

Probable cause

There was no official probable cause provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 23 Nov 2011 PIPER PA23 250 accident near Quibdo, Colombia?

A Piper PA-23-250 experienced a landing gear failure during the landing roll in Quibdo, Colombia.

Were there any fatalities in the 23 Nov 2011 PIPER PA23 250 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 23 Nov 2011 involved a PIPER PA23 250, operated by Aerolineas Alas de Colombia LTDA., at Quibdo, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

There was no official probable cause provided in the source material.

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