Landing gear collapse during arrival

No fatalities • Kombolcha-Dessie, Ethiopia • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft sustained substantial damage after a main landing gear failure occurred during the landing phase.

What happened

During the landing sequence, the aircraft experienced a structural failure involving one of its main landing gear components. As the plane touched down, the collapsed gear caused the airframe to descend onto its underbelly. The movement continued until the aircraft reached a complete stop on the runway.

Findings

  • There were 0 fatalities and 0 injuries reported following the incident.
  • The impact resulted in the aircraft being declared a total loss, as it was damaged beyond repair.
  • The primary factor in the accident was the collapse of a main landing gear unit during touchdown.

Probable cause

The failure of a main landing gear component during the landing phase caused the aircraft to strike the ground on its belly.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1981-10-07 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Kombolcha-Dessie, Ethiopia?

An aircraft sustained substantial damage after a main landing gear failure occurred during the landing phase.

Were there any fatalities in the 1981-10-07 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 1981-10-07 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration ET-AHR, operated by Ethiopian Airlines, at Kombolcha-Dessie, Ethiopia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The failure of a main landing gear component during the landing phase caused the aircraft to strike the ground on its belly.

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