Aircraft belly landing at Narsarsuaq Airport

No fatalities • Narsarsuaq, Greenland • Landing (descent or approach)

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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2007-01-31 Cessna 401 accident near Narsarsuaq, Greenland?

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.

Were there any fatalities in the 2007-01-31 Cessna 401 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2007-01-31 involved a Cessna 401, registration N6274Q, operated by Private United States of America, at Narsarsuaq, Greenland.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the belly landing remains unknown.

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