Aircraft sustained heavy damage during belly landing

No fatalities • Tiko, Cameroon • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft was destroyed following an emergency landing on its landing gear retracted, resulting in no injuries to the crew.

What happened

During a recent flight, an aircraft performed an emergency landing with its landing gear not deployed. The descent concluded in a wheels-up impact, which caused significant structural damage to the airframe. Despite the severity of the impact, both pilots on board escaped the incident without any injuries.

Following the event, an assessment of the wreckage was conducted to determine the extent of the damage. The aircraft was subsequently classified as a total loss, with officials declaring it damaged beyond repair.

Findings

At this stage, the specific reasons for the failure to extend the landing gear remain undetermined. Investigators have not yet identified the precise mechanical or procedural error that led to the undetermined reason for the belly landing.

Probable cause

The cause of the landing gear being retracted during the landing sequence remains under investigation.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1967-01-21 De Havilland DH.104 Dove accident near Tiko, Cameroon?

An aircraft was destroyed following an emergency landing on its landing gear retracted, resulting in no injuries to the crew.

Were there any fatalities in the 1967-01-21 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 1967-01-21 involved a De Havilland DH.104 Dove, registration TJ-ACC, operated by Cameroon Air Transport, at Tiko, Cameroon.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the landing gear being retracted during the landing sequence remains under investigation.

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