No fatalities

Left Main Gear Collapse on Landing at White Plains (N10YJ)

White Plains-Westchester County, United States of AmericaLanding (descent or approach)

On June 30, 1997, a Dassault Falcon 10 (registration N10YJ) operated by International Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near White Plains-Westchester County, United States of America during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: No investigations were conducted on this event. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

On approach to White Plains-Westchester County Airport, a left main gear unsafe light prompted a gear recycle and low pass check. Upon landing, the gear collapsed; all four occupants were uninjured, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Summary

An aircraft experienced a left main gear collapse during landing at White Plains-Westchester County Airport. The event occurred after the crew identified a left main gear unsafe light during the approach. No injuries were reported among the four occupants, but the aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.

Sequence of Events

While on approach to the airport, the crew observed a left main gear unsafe light. In response, they recycled the landing gear and coordinated with air traffic control to perform a low pass for a visual inspection of the gear. A few minutes later, upon landing, the left main gear collapsed.

Occupants and Damage

All four occupants escaped the incident uninjured. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair as a result of the gear collapse.

Investigation

No investigations were conducted on this event. As such, no official findings or probable cause were established.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 30 Jun 1997 Dassault Falcon 10 accident near White Plains-Westchester County, United States of America?

On approach to White Plains-Westchester County Airport, a left main gear unsafe light prompted a gear recycle and low pass check. Upon landing, the gear collapsed; all four occupants were uninjured, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 30 Jun 1997 Dassault Falcon 10 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 30 Jun 1997 involved a Dassault Falcon 10, registration N10YJ, operated by International Aviation, at White Plains-Westchester County, United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No investigations were conducted on this event