Aircraft wing separation during hard landing

No fatalities • Bereina, Papua New Guinea • Landing (descent or approach)

A twin-engine aircraft sustained significant damage after a heavy landing caused a wing to strike the runway and detach.

What happened

During the landing phase of the flight, a twin engine aircraft experienced a high-impact touchdown on the runway. The force of this hard landing resulted in one of the wings making contact with the ground, which subsequently caused the wing to be sheared from the fuselage. Following the structural failure, the aircraft lost directional control and veered away from the active runway before coming to a final stop.

Findings

  • The impact of the landing was severe enough to cause structural separation of the wing.
  • All 15 occupants on board sustained injuries during the event.
  • The aircraft suffered damage that rendered it a total loss, as it was determined to be beyond repair.

Probable cause

The wing was lost due to the structural stress caused by a hard landing.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1954-12-22 Avro 652 Anson accident near Bereina, Papua New Guinea?

A twin-engine aircraft sustained significant damage after a heavy landing caused a wing to strike the runway and detach.

Were there any fatalities in the 1954-12-22 Avro 652 Anson accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1954-12-22 involved a Avro 652 Anson, registration VH-BMN, operated by Papuan Air Transport - Patair, at Bereina, Papua New Guinea.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The wing was lost due to the structural stress caused by a hard landing.

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