No fatalities

2009-05-28: De Havilland DHC-5 Buffalo (AEE-501) — Ecuadorian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Ecuatoriana — Quevedo, Ecuador

Quevedo, EcuadorLanding (descent or approach)

On May 28, 2009, a De Havilland DHC-5 Buffalo (registration AEE-501) operated by Ecuadorian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Ecuatoriana was involved in an aviation accident near Quevedo, Ecuador during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the landing gear failure or improper configuration during approach is currently unknown. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781196724Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft performed a gear-up landing at Quevedo Airport, resulting in significant damage to the airframe but no injuries.

What happened

During an approach to Quevedo Airport, an aircraft experienced a landing error that resulted in a wheels-up touchdown. The impact of the landing caused substantial structural damage to the airframe, rendering the aircraft a total loss.

Despite the severity of the impact, there were no casualties reported. All 8 people on board successfully evacuated the aircraft following the incident. No injuries were sustained by the occupants during the emergency landing.

Findings

The specific reasons for the failure to extend the landing gear remain undetermined at this time. The primary factor in the destruction of the aircraft was the gear-up landing itself, which led to the airframe being damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause

The cause of the landing gear failure or improper configuration during approach is currently unknown.