Single-engine aircraft accident at Mandeng Airfield

No fatalities • Mandeng, South Sudan • Landing (descent or approach)

A single-engine airplane sustained significant damage after an accident occurred during the landing phase at Mandeng Airfield.

What happened

During the landing phase of the flight, a single-engine airplane was involved in an accident at Mandeng Airfield. As the aircraft approached the runway, the landing sequence resulted in the undercarriage being torn from the airframe. The impact caused severe structural damage to the aircraft.

Findings

  • The aircraft experienced a loss of landing gear integrity during the landing process.
  • There were no fatalities or injuries reported as a result of this event.
  • The primary damage was concentrated on the landing gear and the lower fuselage of the single-engine airplane.

Probable cause

The undercarriage was torn off during the landing sequence, leading to severe aircraft damage.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2015-05-19 Cessna 208B Grand Caravan accident near Mandeng, South Sudan?

A single-engine airplane sustained significant damage after an accident occurred during the landing phase at Mandeng Airfield.

Were there any fatalities in the 2015-05-19 Cessna 208B Grand Caravan accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2015-05-19 involved a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, registration 5Y-NKV, operated by Airworks, at Mandeng, South Sudan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The undercarriage was torn off during the landing sequence, leading to severe aircraft damage.

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