Aircraft damage following hard landing at Lucapa Airport

No fatalities • Lucapa, Angola • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft sustained irreparable damage after experiencing a hard landing at Lucapa Airport, though all crew members escaped without injury.

What happened

During an arrival at Lucapa Airport, an aircraft was involved in an incident resulting in significant structural damage. The event occurred during the landing phase of the flight, when the aircraft experienced a hard landing on the runway.

As a result of the impact, the aircraft was declared a total loss and was damaged beyond repair. Despite the severity of the impact, the four crew members on board were able to exit the aircraft safely. There were zero fatalities and zero injuries reported among the crew following the event.

Findings

  • The primary factor in the destruction of the aircraft was the force of the hard landing upon touchdown at the airport.

Probable cause

The aircraft sustained irreparable damage due to the impact of a hard landing.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1997-08-19 Boeing 727-100 accident near Lucapa, Angola?

An aircraft sustained irreparable damage after experiencing a hard landing at Lucapa Airport, though all crew members escaped without injury.

Were there any fatalities in the 1997-08-19 Boeing 727-100 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1997-08-19 involved a Boeing 727-100, registration D2-TJC, operated by Angola Air Charter, at Lucapa, Angola.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft sustained irreparable damage due to the impact of a hard landing.

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