Landing gear collapse at Santa Marta-Simón Bolívar Airport

No fatalities • Santa Marta-Simón Bolívar, Colombia • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced a structural failure of its left main landing gear during arrival at Santa Marta-Simón Bolívar Airport, resulting in a runway excursion.

What happened

During the landing phase at Santa Marta-Simón Bolívar Airport, the aircraft's left main landing gear suffered a collapse. This mechanical failure caused the plane to come to an abrupt halt on the runway surface. The impact and subsequent movement resulted in the aircraft being declared a total loss, as it sustained damage beyond repair.

There were no injuries reported among the occupants following the incident. The aircraft remained on the runway following the gear failure and did not deviate from the airport grounds.

Findings

Investigations into the event focused on the structural integrity of the landing gear assembly. The primary factor identified was the failure of the left main gear during the touchdown process. At this time, the specific underlying reason for why the component failed remains undetermined.

Probable cause

The collapse of the left main landing gear during landing for unspecified reasons.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1982-11-28 Boeing 727-100 accident near Santa Marta-Simón Bolívar, Colombia?

An aircraft experienced a structural failure of its left main landing gear during arrival at Santa Marta-Simón Bolívar Airport, resulting in a runway excursion.

Were there any fatalities in the 1982-11-28 Boeing 727-100 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1982-11-28 involved a Boeing 727-100, registration HK-2560, operated by Aerotal Colombia - Aerolineas Territoriales de Colombia, at Santa Marta-Simón Bolívar, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The collapse of the left main landing gear during landing for unspecified reasons.

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