Hard landing resulting in undercarriage failure of twin-engine aircraft

No fatalities • Palma de Mallorca-Son Sant Juan, Spain • Landing (descent or approach)

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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2000-06-11 Cessna 402 accident near Palma de Mallorca-Son Sant Juan, Spain?

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

Were there any fatalities in the 2000-06-11 Cessna 402 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2000-06-11 involved a Cessna 402, registration EC-EPK, operated by Air Andalusia, at Palma de Mallorca-Son Sant Juan, Spain.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

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

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