On June 18, 2001, an ATR42-300 (registration 4X-ATK) operated by Israir was involved in an aviation accident near Tel Aviv-Ben Gurion, Israel during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The right main landing gear failed to extend from the wheel well during the approach phase. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft experienced a landing gear failure during its approach to Tel Aviv-Ben Gurion International Airport, resulting in a runway excursion and hull loss.
What happened
During the final approach to Tel Aviv-Ben Gurion International Airport, the flight crew identified that the right main landing gear had failed to extend and remained trapped within the wheel well. After notifying Air Traffic Control of the mechanical issue, the crew proceeded with the landing attempt.
Upon making contact with the runway, the aircraft traveled a short distance before losing directional control. The plane veered toward the right side of the runway and eventually came to a stop off the paved surface.
Despite the impact and the subsequent excursion, all 42 occupants were able to evacuate the aircraft without sustaining any injuries. However, the structural damage sustained during the event was so severe that the airframe was declared a total loss.
Findings
The primary factor in the runway excursion was the failure of the right main landing gear to deploy.
Probable cause
The right main landing gear failed to extend from the wheel well during the approach phase.
