Nose gear collapse during landing

No fatalities • São Pedro-Cesária Évora, Cabo Verde • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced a nose gear failure upon touchdown, resulting in a ground slide and the total loss of the airframe.

What happened

During the landing phase of the flight, the aircraft's nose landing gear failed to support the weight of the plane, leading to a structural collapse. Following the impact of the gear failure, the aircraft type slid across the runway surface for a distance of several yards before the movement ceased.

While the incident resulted in no injuries to those on board, the damage sustained during the slide was severe enough that the aircraft was declared a total loss and written off.

Findings

Official investigations concluded that the primary factor in the accident was the mechanical failure of the nose gear at the moment of landing.

Probable cause

The collapse of the nose landing gear during the landing sequence.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1961-09-07 De Havilland DH.104 Dove accident near São Pedro-Cesária Évora, Cabo Verde?

An aircraft experienced a nose gear failure upon touchdown, resulting in a ground slide and the total loss of the airframe.

Were there any fatalities in the 1961-09-07 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 1961-09-07 involved a De Havilland DH.104 Dove, registration CR-CAD, operated by Aero Club do Cabo Verde, at São Pedro-Cesária Évora, Cabo Verde.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The collapse of the nose landing gear during the landing sequence.

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