What happened
On September 12, 2024, a Boeing 737-83N, registration SP-ENU, was involved in a hard landing during its arrival at EPPO airport. During the landing sequence, the aircraft experienced vertical acceleration and roll values that exceeded the thresholds defined in the Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM 05-51-01).
The investigation
The PKBWL examined the recorded vertical acceleration and bank angle data to determine if the impact necessitated structural repairs. Following the event, a technical inspection of the aircraft was conducted in accordance with the manufacturer's maintenance protocols. The inspection confirmed that no damage was sustained by the aircraft.
Findings
- The primary cause of the incident was improper landing technique.
- No contributing factors were identified during the investigation.