Flight Details
The crew departed Dar es Salaam Airport on a local training flight. During the flight, the pilot encountered technical problems and was unable to raise the landing gear. The crew returned to the airport where repairs were completed.
Repairs and Second Takeoff
After the repairs, the crew took off again. Shortly after departure, the pilot reported that he was unable to lower the landing gear. This forced the crew to attempt a belly landing.
Belly Landing
The aircraft performed a belly landing and came to rest on the runway. Both pilots escaped uninjured.
Probable Cause
According to the official investigation, the gear door latch was blocked for undetermined reasons.