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Hard landing resulting in undercarriage failure of twin-engine aircraft (EC-EPK)

Palma de Mallorca-Son Sant Juan, SpainLanding (descent or approach)

On June 11, 2000, a Cessna 402 (registration EC-EPK) operated by Air Andalusia was involved in an aviation accident near Palma de Mallorca-Son Sant Juan, Spain during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft suffered a structural failure of the landing gear due to an excessive impact force during the flare. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft sustained significant damage after a heavy landing during the flare phase, leading to the loss of its landing gear.

What happened

During the final stage of the flight, specifically while the pilot was performing the flare, the twin-engine aircraft experienced a heavy impact with the runway. The force of this hard landing caused the undercarriage to be ripped from the airframe. Following the structural failure of the landing gear, the aircraft continued to slide along its fuselage for several dozen meters before the movement ceased.

Findings

  • The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.
  • There were no fatalities or injuries reported among the occupants.
  • The primary factor in the structural damage was the hard impact during the flare phase.

Probable cause

The aircraft suffered a structural failure of the landing gear due to an excessive impact force during the flare.

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