Aircraft damage following tire failure during landing in Benghazi

No fatalities • Benghazi-Benina, Libya • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft sustained heavy damage after a tire burst during its landing sequence at a desert airstrip near Benghazi.

What happened

During the landing phase of a flight into a desert region of Benghazi, the aircraft experienced a sudden failure of a tire. The resulting burst caused the plane to come to an abrupt halt on the surface. While the impact and subsequent movement resulted in the aircraft being declared a total loss due to extensive damage, there were no casualties reported.

All four occupants on board managed to exit the wreckage without sustaining any injuries. The incident left the airframe in a condition that was deemed beyond repair.

Findings

  • The primary factor identified in the incident was the bursting of a tire during the landing process.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by a tire failure occurring upon touchdown.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1957-05-27 De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide accident near Benghazi-Benina, Libya?

An aircraft sustained heavy damage after a tire burst during its landing sequence at a desert airstrip near Benghazi.

Were there any fatalities in the 1957-05-27 De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1957-05-27 involved a De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide, registration G-AKTZ, operated by Bahamas Helicopters, at Benghazi-Benina, Libya.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The accident was caused by a tire failure occurring upon touchdown.

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