Synopsis
On 09 January 2021, a Cessna 152 aircraft, registration S2-AFK, operated by Galaxy Flying Academy Ltd, was involved in an accident while landing at Runway 35 of Shah Makhdum Airport (VGRJ) in Rajshahi, Bangladesh. The accident resulted in heavy damage to the aircraft.
History of Flight
The aircraft, a Cessna 152 trainer, departed on a flight from an unspecified origin. The intended landing was at VGRJ. During the landing rollout on Runway 35, the right main landing gear wheel assembly failed, causing the aircraft to veer and sustain heavy damage. The exact sequence of events was not fully determined.
Damage to Aircraft
The aircraft sustained heavy damage, primarily due to the breakage of the right landing gear wheel assembly (part number 0441212-6). The extent of damage precluded a straightforward determination of whether the landing was misaligned or the part failed.
Investigation
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Committee of Bangladesh (AAIC-BD) initiated an investigation. A go-team arrived on 10 January 2021. The investigation team sent the broken wheel assembly to the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) for laboratory testing. The NTSB report was received after delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The investigation could not conclusively determine whether the accident resulted from a misaligned heavy landing or a material failure of the landing gear component.
Injuries and Occupants
No information regarding injuries or the number of occupants was provided in the report.
Probable Cause
The investigation did not state a probable cause for the accident.