Landing gear collapse during arrival at Muscat-Seeb International Airport

No fatalities • Muscat-Seeb, Oman • Landing (descent or approach)

A landing gear failure during the rollout phase of a flight from Sialkot resulted in significant damage to an aircraft at Muscat-Seeb International Airport.

What happened

During an arrival from Sialkot, the aircraft was performing its approach to runway 26L at Muscat-Seeb International Airport. The flight proceeded without incident until the moment of touchdown. As the aircraft was in the process of decelerating on the runway, the left main landing gear suffered a structural failure and collapsed.

This collapse caused the left engine to make contact with the runway surface. The aircraft continued to slide for several dozen meters along the pavement before finally coming to a stop near the left edge of the runway.

Findings

All 114 occupants on board were able to evacuate the aircraft without any reported injuries. While there were no fatalities, the aircraft type sustained damage that was determined to be beyond repair. The primary factor in the incident was the collapse of the left main landing gear during the landing roll.

Probable cause

The collapse of the left main landing gear during the deceleration phase following touchdown.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2013-02-11 Boeing 737-300 accident near Muscat-Seeb, Oman?

A landing gear failure during the rollout phase of a flight from Sialkot resulted in significant damage to an aircraft at Muscat-Seeb International Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 2013-02-11 Boeing 737-300 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2013-02-11 involved a Boeing 737-300, registration AP-BEH, operated by Pakistan International Airlines - PIA, at Muscat-Seeb, Oman.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The collapse of the left main landing gear during the deceleration phase following touchdown.

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