Incident
The aircraft named 'Clipper Australia' was on approach to Tokyo-Haneda Airport following an uneventful transpacific flight. During the execution of the approach checklist, the landing gear was extended, and three green lights illuminated on the panel, indicating that the gear appeared to be down and locked.
Sequence of Events
As power was reduced prior to touchdown, a gear unsafe warning horn sounded and a red gear unsafe warning light illuminated. The captain initially called for a go-around but quickly noticed that the airspeed was too low to safely execute the maneuver. Instead, the crew retracted the landing gear without delay and carried out a belly landing on the runway.
Evacuation and Damage
All 59 occupants of the aircraft evacuated safely. However, the aircraft sustained substantial damage and was considered damaged beyond repair.