Landing gear failure during positioning flight at Oranjestad-Reina Beatrix Airport

No fatalities • Oranjestad, Dutch Antilles • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft performing a positioning flight landed with its landing gear retracted at Oranjestad-Reina Beatrix Airport, resulting in a belly landing.

What happened

During a positioning flight originating from Porlamar, an aircraft arrived at Oranjestad-Reina Beatrix Airport and experienced a landing gear malfunction. The aircraft touched down with its undercarriage retracted, causing it to slide along the runway on its belly for several dozen meters before the movement ceased.

Despite the impact, there were zero fatalities and zero injuries reported among the crew. The two pilots on board were able to evacuate the aircraft safely following the incident.

Findings

The aircraft sustained damage that was determined to be beyond repair. The primary factor in the incident was the failure of the landing gear to extend prior to touchdown.

Probable cause

The aircraft landed with its landing gear in the retracted position.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2005-02-13 Dassault Falcon 20 accident near Oranjestad, Dutch Antilles?

An aircraft performing a positioning flight landed with its landing gear retracted at Oranjestad-Reina Beatrix Airport, resulting in a belly landing.

Were there any fatalities in the 2005-02-13 Dassault Falcon 20 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2005-02-13 involved a Dassault Falcon 20, registration PR-SUL, operated by Jet Sul Taxi Aéreo, at Oranjestad, Dutch Antilles.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft landed with its landing gear in the retracted position.

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