Aircraft landing gear collapse during touchdown

No fatalities • Obihiro, Japan • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft sustained substantial damage after its right main landing gear failed to deploy properly during the landing phase.

What happened

During the landing sequence, the aircraft experienced a structural failure involving the landing gear. Specifically, the right main gear collapsed as the plane made contact with the runway. This failure caused the aircraft to settle onto its underbelly before eventually coming to a complete stop.

While the incident resulted in the aircraft being declared a total loss due to damage exceeding repairable limits, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board.

Findings

Investigations into the incident indicated that the right main landing gear had not been properly secured in the down position before the aircraft touched down. The specific reason why the gear remained unlocked during the approach and touchdown remains undetermined.

Probable cause

The right main landing gear was not fully locked into position prior to the aircraft's touchdown.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1965-05-29 Convair CV-240 accident near Obihiro, Japan?

An aircraft sustained substantial damage after its right main landing gear failed to deploy properly during the landing phase.

Were there any fatalities in the 1965-05-29 Convair CV-240 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1965-05-29 involved a Convair CV-240, registration JA5088, operated by Japan Domestic Airlines, at Obihiro, Japan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The right main landing gear was not fully locked into position prior to the aircraft's touchdown.

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