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Belly landing of aircraft near Uzuakoli due to landing gear failure (G-AWMG)

Uzuakoli, NigeriaLanding (descent or approach)

On September 3, 1968, an Avro 652 Anson (registration G-AWMG) operated by Mercy Mission was involved in an aviation accident near Uzuakoli, Nigeria during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The landing gear failed to lock in the down position during the approach phase. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 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 performing an approach to Uzuakoli experienced a landing gear malfunction, resulting in a belly landing with no fatalities.

What happened

During the final approach phase toward Uzuakoli, the pilot attempted to deploy the landing gear for arrival. Although the gear was lowered, the mechanism failed to reach its locked position. Consequently, the aircraft was forced to perform a belly landing on the runway surface.

Despite the impact of the landing, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board. The incident resulted in significant damage to the airframe, and the aircraft was subsequently declared a total loss.

Findings

  • The primary factor in the accident was the failure of the landing gear to lock into place following deployment.

Probable cause

The landing gear failed to lock in the down position during the approach phase.

Related events

Same operator

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