Incident Overview
On June 7, 2016, at 2006 local time, a Hawker 900 XP aircraft, registration VT-LTA, experienced a nose gear failure during landing near Chennai, India. The aircraft was operated under the applicable regulations of the Government of India. The two crew members and four passengers on board were not injured. The aircraft itself sustained substantial damage.
Aircraft and Flight Details
The Hawker 900 XP is a business jet. The specific aircraft involved, VT-LTA, was conducting a flight that ended with the landing event near Chennai. No further details about the flight origin or purpose were provided in the source.
Sequence of Events
During the landing, the nose gear sheared off, causing the aircraft to suffer substantial damage. The exact circumstances leading to the gear failure were not described in the source. The incident occurred at 2006 local time, which is evening.
Investigation
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of India. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) based in New Delhi, India, is the responsible body. The source noted that the report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of India. No probable cause was stated in the provided source.
Contact Information
For further information, inquiries may be directed to:
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau Safdarjung Airport New Delhi, India - 110003 Tel: 011-24658051 Fax: (91) 11 2469-3963 Email: [email protected]