Aircraft ground excursion following wing strike during landing

No fatalities • Dessau, Germany • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced a ground excursion after its right wing made contact with the runway surface upon touchdown.

What happened

During the landing phase of the flight, the aircraft's right wing made contact with the runway surface. This impact triggered a sequence of events where the aircraft began to cartwheel across the ground before eventually coming to a complete stop.

Despite the severity of the maneuver and the physical forces involved in the cartwheeling motion, there were no casualties reported as a result of this incident. The aircraft sustained damage during the excursion but no injuries occurred to those on board.

Findings

The primary factor identified in the sequence of events was the contact between the right wing and the runway surface immediately upon landing, which destabilized the aircraft's trajectory.

Probable cause

The aircraft's right wing struck the runway during touchdown, causing it to cartwheel.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1960-05-31 Antonov AN-2 accident near Dessau, Germany?

An aircraft experienced a ground excursion after its right wing made contact with the runway surface upon touchdown.

Were there any fatalities in the 1960-05-31 Antonov AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1960-05-31 involved a Antonov AN-2, registration 856, operated by East German Air Force - Luftstreitkräfte der Nationalen Volksarmee (LSK), at Dessau, Germany.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft's right wing struck the runway during touchdown, causing it to cartwheel.

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