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Aircraft wing separation during hard landing (VH-BMN)

Bereina, Papua New GuineaLanding (descent or approach)

On December 22, 1954, an Avro 652 Anson (registration VH-BMN) operated by Papuan Air Transport - Patair was involved in an aviation accident near Bereina, Papua New Guinea during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The wing was lost due to the structural stress caused by a hard landing. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 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

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.

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