On November 4, 1980, a Canadair CL-44 (registration 5B-DAN) operated by Cyprus Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Akrotiri, Cyprus during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A cargo flight from Dubai performed a belly landing at RAF Akrotiri after the left main gear failed to extend. All three crew members escaped uninjured; the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Incident Overview
A cargo aircraft operating as service CY205 experienced a landing gear malfunction during descent to Larnaca Airport. The crew reported the failure of the left main gear, which remained stuck in its wheel well. Air traffic control instructed the flight to divert to RAF Akrotiri.
Emergency Response
Emergency services were dispatched to RAF Akrotiri, and the runway was covered with foam in preparation for a potential belly landing. The crew executed the landing without the left main gear deployed.
Landing and Aftermath
After touchdown, the aircraft slid for several hundred meters before coming to rest. All three crew members evacuated the aircraft and were not injured. The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it beyond economical repair.
What happened in the 4 Nov 1980 Canadair CL-44 accident near Akrotiri, Cyprus?
A cargo flight from Dubai performed a belly landing at RAF Akrotiri after the left main gear failed to extend. All three crew members escaped uninjured; the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Were there any fatalities in the 4 Nov 1980 Canadair CL-44 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 4 Nov 1980 involved a Canadair CL-44, registration 5B-DAN, operated by Cyprus Airways, at Akrotiri, Cyprus.
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