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Aircraft crash following aborted landing attempt (G-AGUR)

Frankfurt-Main, GermanyLanding (descent or approach)

On August 2, 1954, a De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide (registration G-AGUR) operated by Autair Ltd was involved in an aviation accident near Frankfurt-Main, Germany during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft lost control during an aborted landing attempt following a tire burst. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed near the runway threshold after a tire failure led to an unsuccessful go-around maneuver.

What happened

During the landing phase of the flight, a tire on the twin engine aircraft experienced a burst. Following this mechanical failure, the captain initiated a go-around procedure. During this attempt to climb away from the runway, the aircraft became uncontrollable and descended into the ground near the end of the runway.

As a result of the impact, the airframe was completely destroyed. There were seven injuries reported among the occupants, but no fatalities occurred during the accident.

Findings

  • A tire failure occurred during the initial landing roll.
  • The decision to perform a go-around following the burst led to the loss of control.

Probable cause

The aircraft lost control during an aborted landing attempt following a tire burst.

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