Undercarriage collapse during landing at Tainan Airport

No fatalities • Tainan, Taiwan • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced a landing gear failure upon arrival at Tainan Airport, resulting in the plane sliding on its fuselage.

What happened

During the landing phase of the flight at Tainan Airport, the aircraft's undercarriage failed. This structural collapse caused the plane to lose support from its wheels, forcing the airframe to make contact with the runway surface. As a result of the gear failure, the airplane slid along its belly until it eventually reached a complete stop.

Despite the impact of the fuselage against the ground, there were no casualties reported following the incident. The aircraft remained intact enough that no injuries or fatalities occurred during the sequence of events.

Findings

  • The primary event was the collapse of the undercarriage immediately upon touchdown.

Probable cause

The landing gear failed to support the weight of the aircraft upon touchdown, causing a belly slide.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1977-04-16 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Tainan, Taiwan?

An aircraft experienced a landing gear failure upon arrival at Tainan Airport, resulting in the plane sliding on its fuselage.

Were there any fatalities in the 1977-04-16 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1977-04-16 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration B-247, operated by Far Eastern Air Transport - FAT, at Tainan, Taiwan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The landing gear failed to support the weight of the aircraft upon touchdown, causing a belly slide.

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