Aircraft belly landing at Quevedo Airport

No fatalities • Quevedo, Ecuador • Landing (descent or approach)

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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2009-05-28 De Havilland DHC-5 Buffalo accident near Quevedo, Ecuador?

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

Were there any fatalities in the 2009-05-28 De Havilland DHC-5 Buffalo accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2009-05-28 involved a De Havilland DHC-5 Buffalo, registration AEE-501, operated by Ecuadorian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Ecuatoriana, at Quevedo, Ecuador.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

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

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