No fatalities

2007-01-31: Cessna 401 (N6274Q) — Private United States of America — Narsarsuaq, Greenland

Narsarsuaq, GreenlandLanding (descent or approach)

On January 31, 2007, a Cessna 401 (registration N6274Q) operated by Private United States of America was involved in an aviation accident near Narsarsuaq, Greenland during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the belly landing remains unknown. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781198316Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft sustained significant damage after performing a wheels-up landing at Narsarsuaq Airport during a flight from Goose Bay in January 2007.

What happened

During a flight originating from Goose Bay, a twin-engine aircraft arrived at Narsarsuaq Airport in January 2007. During the landing phase, the aircraft performed a wheels-up maneuver, resulting in a belly landing on the runway. The impact caused the airframe to be damaged beyond repair.

Despite the severity of the landing, the crew members were able to exit the wreckage safely. There were zero fatalities and zero injuries reported among the two pilots on board.

Findings

The specific reasons for the decision to land without deploying the landing gear remain undetermined, as the exact cause of the incident was not established in the available records.

Probable cause

The cause of the belly landing remains unknown.