Trigana Air Service Boeing 737-400F landing gear failure and engine fire

No fatalities • Jakarta-Halim Perdanakusuma, Indonesia • Landing (descent or approach)

A Trigana Air Service cargo flight experienced a right engine failure and subsequent landing gear collapse during landing at Jakarta's Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport.

What happened

On 20 March 2021, a Boeing 737-400F, registration PK-YSF, was performing a non-scheduled cargo flight from Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport in Jakarta, Indonesia, destined for Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport. The flight crew consisted of two pilots, one engineer, and one flight operation officer. The aircraft departed at 10:52:57 LT following a takeoff with reduced thrust.

Shortly after becoming airborne, the pilot monitoring reported a failure of the right engine. The crew requested to proceed to the AL NDB, and the air traffic controller provided instructions to climb to 2,500 feet and maintain an outbound heading. After holding for approximately 15 minutes, the crew prepared for an approach to Runway 24.

At 11:25 LT, the crew reported that the runway was in sight and received landing clearance. Upon touching down in the touchdown zone, the right main landing gear experienced a structural failure, causing both wheels to detach from the aircraft. Following the impact, the air traffic controller observed sparks and an engine fire. The crew confirmed that fire was visible on the left side of the aircraft during the incident.

Findings

  • The aircraft experienced a right engine failure during the initial climb phase.
  • A mechanical failure caused the right main landing gear wheels to detach upon touchdown.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced a right engine failure during departure followed by a landing gear collapse and engine fire upon touchdown.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2021-03-20 Boeing 737-400 accident near Jakarta-Halim Perdanakusuma, Indonesia?

A Trigana Air Service cargo flight experienced a right engine failure and subsequent landing gear collapse during landing at Jakarta's Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 2021-03-20 Boeing 737-400 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2021-03-20 involved a Boeing 737-400, registration PK-YSF, operated by Trigana Air Service, at Jakarta-Halim Perdanakusuma, Indonesia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft experienced a right engine failure during departure followed by a landing gear collapse and engine fire upon touchdown.

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