Swearingen SA 226T landing gear failure at Andorra – La Seu d'Urgell Airport

No fatalities • Andorra, Lleida, Spain, Spain

A Swearingen SA-226T sustained substantial damage during a landing in Spain following an electrical failure.

What happened

On April 26, 2016, at approximately 1535 UTC, a Swearingen SA-226T, registered as N125WG, was performing a flight from Mutxamel Airport (LEMU) in Alicante, Spain, to its intended destination of Andorra – La Seu d'Urgell Airport (LESU).

During the landing phase at LESU, the aircraft experienced an electrical failure. As a result of this failure, the airplane landed without the landing gear being fully extended. The impact caused substantial damage to the aircraft. There were five people on board, including the pilot and four passengers; all were not injured.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 26 Apr 2016 SWEARINGEN SA 226T T accident near Andorra, Lleida, Spain, Spain?

A Swearingen SA-226T sustained substantial damage during a landing in Spain following an electrical failure.

Were there any fatalities in the 26 Apr 2016 SWEARINGEN SA 226T T accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 26 Apr 2016 involved a SWEARINGEN SA 226T T, registration N125WG, operated by AIRCRAFT GUARANTY CORP TRUSTEE, at Andorra, Lleida, Spain, Spain.

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