No fatalities

Undercarriage collapse during landing results in aircraft damage (VM352)

Gaydon AFB, United KingdomLanding (descent or approach)

On December 11, 1958, an Avro 652 Anson (registration VM352) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Gaydon AFB, United Kingdom during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The failure of the landing gear mechanism upon touchdown caused the aircraft to slide and sustain heavy damage. 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft sustained significant damage after its landing gear failed during the touchdown phase of flight.

What happened

During the landing phase of the flight, the aircraft experienced a mechanical failure involving the undercarriage. As the plane made contact with the runway, the landing gear collapsed, preventing a stable rollout.

Following the collapse, the aircraft slid across the ground for several yards before coming to a complete stop. The impact and subsequent movement resulted in the airframe being declared a total loss, as it was damaged beyond repair.

Findings

  • There were no fatalities or injuries reported following the incident.
  • The primary factor in the accident was the collapse of the undercarriage during touchdown.

Probable cause

The failure of the landing gear mechanism upon touchdown caused the aircraft to slide and sustain heavy damage.