Belly landing of aircraft at Achada Grande

No fatalities • Achada Grande, Cabo Verde • Landing (descent or approach)

An unidentified aircraft performed a belly landing at Achada Grande, resulting in the total loss of the airframe with no reported injuries.

What happened

During an incident at Achada Grande, an aircraft experienced an undetermined failure or circumstance that led to a belly landing. The aircraft made contact with the ground without its landing gear deployed and eventually came to a complete stop.

While the impact resulted in the aircraft being written off, there were no injuries reported among any occupants involved in the event. The specific cause for the landing configuration remains unknown at this time.

Findings

The exact reason for the landing gear malfunction or the decision to perform a belly landing has not been established, as the cause of the incident remains undetermined.

Probable cause

The cause of the belly landing remains undetermined.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1957-06-14 De Havilland DH.104 Dove accident near Achada Grande, Cabo Verde?

An unidentified aircraft performed a belly landing at Achada Grande, resulting in the total loss of the airframe with no reported injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 1957-06-14 De Havilland DH.104 Dove accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1957-06-14 involved a De Havilland DH.104 Dove, registration CR-CAC, operated by Aero Club do Cabo Verde, at Achada Grande, Cabo Verde.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the belly landing remains undetermined.

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