Landing accident involving aircraft at Heho Airport

No fatalities • Sandoway, Myanmar • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced a series of bounces during landing at Heho, resulting in landing gear collapse and significant structural damage with no injuries reported.

What happened

During an arrival from Heho, the aircraft experienced a series of six bounces while attempting to land on runway 20. The touchdown occurred approximately 1,500 feet beyond the runway threshold. Following a particularly violent final bounce, the nose landing gear failed. This led to the aircraft skidding along the runway surface and eventually overrunning the paved area.

As the aircraft moved onto soft ground, both main landing gears collapsed. The sequence ended when the aircraft struck a sand pile, causing significant damage to the airframe. Specifically, a blade from the right engine penetrated the fuselage during the impact. Despite the severity of the impact, all 54 occupants managed to evacuate the aircraft without any injuries.

Findings

  • The landing sequence was characterized by multiple bounces on the runway.
  • The collapse of the nose gear during a heavy bounce initiated the loss of control on the runway.
  • The subsequent transition to soft ground caused the failure of the main landing gear components.

Probable cause

A series of heavy bounces during landing led to the collapse of the nose and main landing gear.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2012-02-17 ATR72-500 accident near Sandoway, Myanmar?

An aircraft experienced a series of bounces during landing at Heho, resulting in landing gear collapse and significant structural damage with no injuries reported.

Were there any fatalities in the 2012-02-17 ATR72-500 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2012-02-17 involved a ATR72-500, registration XY-AIT, operated by Air KBZ, at Sandoway, Myanmar.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

A series of heavy bounces during landing led to the collapse of the nose and main landing gear.

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