Aircraft landing gear collapse in Libya

No fatalities • Libya, Libya • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft sustained heavy damage following a landing gear failure while touching down at an oil station in Libya.

What happened

During the landing phase of the flight, the aircraft experienced a structural failure of its landing gear. The incident occurred at Oil Station n° 12, located within Libya. As the plane made contact with the surface, one of the primary landing gear assemblies collapsed.

Following the collapse, the aircraft type (unspecified) slid across the ground for several yards before the motion eventually ceased. While the impact and subsequent slide resulted in significant damage to the airframe, there were no injuries reported among those on board.

Findings

The primary factor in the accident was the collapse of a main landing gear component during the touchdown process.

Probable cause

The failure of one of the main landing gear assemblies upon touchdown.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1964-02-26 De Havilland DH.104 Dove accident near Libya, Libya?

An aircraft sustained heavy damage following a landing gear failure while touching down at an oil station in Libya.

Were there any fatalities in the 1964-02-26 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 1964-02-26 involved a De Havilland DH.104 Dove, registration G-ANGE, operated by Libyan Aviation Company, at Libya, Libya.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The failure of one of the main landing gear assemblies upon touchdown.

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