Aircraft damage during training flight at Braasschaat AFB

No fatalities • Brasschaat AFB, Belgium • Landing (descent or approach)

A twin-engine aircraft sustained heavy damage after a hard landing during a training mission at Braasschaat AFB.

What happened

During a routine local training mission at Braasschaat AFB, a twin-engine aircraft experienced a significant landing incident. As the crew attempted to land, the aircraft struck the runway with excessive force. This initial impact caused the plane to bounce repeatedly across the runway surface before the motion finally ceased.

Following the sequence of bounces, the aircraft came to a complete stop on the airfield. While the impact was severe enough to result in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair, the occupants were able to exit the wreckage safely. The incident resulted in two minor injuries among the crew members.

Findings

The specific reasons for the heavy impact and subsequent bouncing remain undetermined, as the cause of the hard landing was not identified during the initial report.

Probable cause

The cause of the hard landing and subsequent runway bounces remains unknown.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2003-02-14 Britten-Norman Islander accident near Brasschaat AFB, Belgium?

A twin-engine aircraft sustained heavy damage after a hard landing during a training mission at Braasschaat AFB.

Were there any fatalities in the 2003-02-14 Britten-Norman Islander accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2003-02-14 involved a Britten-Norman Islander, registration B-03, operated by Belgian Air Force - Force Aérienne Belge - Belgische Luchtmacht, at Brasschaat AFB, Belgium.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the hard landing and subsequent runway bounces remains unknown.

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