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Aircraft landing gear collapse during arrival (EC-EIS)

Palma de Mallorca-Son Sant Juan, SpainLanding (descent or approach)

On June 6, 1989, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration EC-EIS) operated by Aeromarket Express was involved in an aviation accident near Palma de Mallorca-Son Sant Juan, Spain during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The collapse of the right main landing gear during touchdown caused the aircraft to veer off the runway. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A landing gear failure caused an aircraft to veer off the runway, resulting in a write-off but no injuries.

What happened

During the landing phase of the flight, the right main landing gear of the aircraft suffered a structural collapse. This mechanical failure caused the aircraft to lose directional control on the runway, leading it to veer off the paved surface. The movement continued until the aircraft eventually came to a complete stop.

Findings

  • The primary cause of the excursion was the collapse of the right main gear.
  • There were zero fatalities and zero injuries reported among the crew members, as both pilots were able to evacuate the wreckage safely.
  • The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss, being classified as damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause

The collapse of the right main landing gear during touchdown caused the aircraft to veer off the runway.

Related events

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