Gear collapse during takeoff at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport

No fatalities • Toulouse-Blagnac, France • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft experienced a left main landing gear failure during its takeoff roll at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, resulting in runway excursion and significant damage.

What happened

While performing a takeoff roll on runway 33 at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, the aircraft experienced a structural failure of the left main landing gear. The incident occurred once the aircraft had reached a speed of 50 knots. Following the collapse of the gear, the aircraft slid along the runway surface, during which time the nose gear was also lost. The sequence ended when the aircraft came to a complete stop on the airfield.

Findings

  • The primary factor in the accident was the collapse of the left main landing gear during the initial stages of the takeoff roll.
  • The aircraft sustained damage that was classified as beyond repair.
  • There were zero fatalities and zero injuries reported among the eight occupants on board during the event.

Probable cause

The collapse of the left main landing gear during the takeoff roll led to the runway excursion.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2000-10-16 Aérospatiale SN.601 Corvette accident near Toulouse-Blagnac, France?

An aircraft experienced a left main landing gear failure during its takeoff roll at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, resulting in runway excursion and significant damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 2000-10-16 Aérospatiale SN.601 Corvette accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2000-10-16 involved a Aérospatiale SN.601 Corvette, registration F-BUQN, operated by Aérospatiale Industries - SNIAS, at Toulouse-Blagnac, France.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The collapse of the left main landing gear during the takeoff roll led to the runway excursion.

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