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Aircraft damage following hard landing at Friedrichshafen-Bodensee Airport (52+10)

Friedrichshafen-Bodensee, GermanyLanding (descent or approach)

On February 27, 1992, an Antonov AN-26 (registration 52+10) operated by German Air Force - Deutsche Luftwaffe was involved in an aviation accident near Friedrichshafen-Bodensee, Germany during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft sustained irreparable damage due to the excessive force of a heavy landing. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft sustained irreparable damage after experiencing a heavy landing at Friedrichshafen-Bodensee Airport, resulting in no injuries.

What happened

During an arrival at Friedrichshafen-Bodensee Airport, an aircraft experienced a significant impact upon touchdown. The force of the landing was severe enough to cause extensive structural damage to the airframe. Following the incident, the aircraft was assessed and determined to be damaged beyond repair.

Despite the intensity of the impact, there were no injuries reported among the occupants on board. The event concluded with the aircraft being removed from service due to the extent of the mechanical and structural failures sustained during the landing phase.

Findings

  • The primary cause of the damage was a very hard landing.
  • The impact resulted in the total loss of the aircraft's operational capability.

Probable cause

The aircraft sustained irreparable damage due to the excessive force of a heavy landing.

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 27 Feb 1992 Antonov AN-26 accident near Friedrichshafen-Bodensee, Germany?

An aircraft sustained irreparable damage after experiencing a heavy landing at Friedrichshafen-Bodensee Airport, resulting in no injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 27 Feb 1992 Antonov AN-26 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 27 Feb 1992 involved an Antonov AN-26, registration 52+10, operated by German Air Force - Deutsche Luftwaffe, at Friedrichshafen-Bodensee, Germany.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft sustained irreparable damage due to the excessive force of a heavy landing.

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