Incident Overview
An aircraft sustained serious structural damage during a landing at Paris-Le Bourget Airport, leading to it being declared damaged beyond repair. The incident occurred while the crew was conducting an approach in poor weather conditions.
Sequence of Events
The crew initially realized they were not properly aligned with the runway during the approach and initiated a go-around. Shortly thereafter, a second attempt to land was also abandoned because the crew could not establish visual contact with the runway. During a third landing attempt, the aircraft landed hard, bounced, and then landed a second time a few dozen meters further down the runway. Following this, the crew taxied the aircraft to the ramp and its assigned parking place.
Damage Assessment
Subsequent analysis of the aircraft revealed serious structural damage. As a result, the aircraft was considered damaged beyond repair.
Weather Conditions
The approach was conducted in poor weather conditions, which likely affected visibility and alignment. The source notes that during the second attempt, the crew was unable to establish visual contact with the runway.