Nose Gear Failure During Night Landing at Heraklion-Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (2-SLOW)

Incident Overview and Location Details An aircraft completed an uneventful flight from Oxford-Kidlington Airport and arrived at Heraklion-Nikos Kazantzakis Airport during nighttime operations. The airplane touched down on runway 27, but the incident occurred immediately after the landing phase began. The specific aircraft type, registration, operator, and exact date of the event are not provided in the available source material. ## Sequence of Events and Outcome Following touchdown, the nose gear failed, causing the aircraft to slide for a few dozen meters before coming to a complete stop. All seven occupants on board evacuated safely from the aircraft. The airplane sustained significant damage and was later assessed as damaged beyond repair. No injuries were reported among the occupants, and the incident concluded with the safe evacuation of all personnel on board.