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25 Aug 2018: Yakovlev YAK 52 No Series — East Stroudsburg, PA

East Stroudsburg, PA, United States

On 25 Aug 2018, a Yakovlev YAK 52 No Series was involved in an aviation accident near East Stroudsburg, PA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During landing, the pilot initiated a go-around on short final due to severe vibration, then performed a precautionary gear-up landing. The airplane slid, exited the runway, and sustained substantial damage. No mechanical malfunctions were found.

Incident Overview

A pilot executed a go-around during the landing phase after experiencing a severe vibration on short final. The decision to abort the landing was made as the airplane approached the runway. Following the go-around, the vibration persisted, prompting the pilot to conduct a precautionary landing with the landing gear retracted on runway 26.

Sequence of Events

The airplane touched down without landing gear, slid along the runway surface, departed the runway, and subsequently impacted terrain. The event resulted in substantial structural damage to the aircraft.

Damage Assessment

An inspector examined the aircraft and noted substantial damage to the external longerons on the lower fuselage and engine mounts. These components were significantly affected by the gear-up landing and subsequent slide.

Mechanical Inspection

Following a thorough examination, the inspector determined that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures of either the airframe or the engine that would have precluded normal operation. The aircraft's systems were found to be functional prior to the incident.

Conclusion

The pilot's actions during the go-around and the subsequent precautionary landing were documented. The source does not provide any further details regarding the cause of the vibration or other contributing factors.

Contributing factors

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