Belly landing following engine hydraulic failure at Palma de Mallorca-Son Bonet Airport

No fatalities • Palma de Mallorca-Son Bonet, Spain • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft experienced a loss of hydraulic pressure during its initial climb, leading to an emergency belly landing at Palma de Mallorca-Son Bonet Airport.

What happened

During the departure phase from Palma de Mallorca-Son Bonet Airport, the aircraft was climbing through approximately 1,000 feet when a loss of hydraulic pressure occurred in the right engine. In response to this mechanical failure, the captain initiated an emergency procedure to return to the airfield for an immediate landing.

Because the landing gear had not been extended prior to the decision to land, the aircraft performed a belly landing. The impact occurred within 100 meters of the runway threshold. Following the touchdown, the plane was unable to decelerate sufficiently within the available pavement, resulting in a runway overrun before coming to a complete stop.

Findings

  • All 31 occupants were successfully evacuated from the aircraft without reported injuries.
  • The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.
  • The primary factor leading to the landing configuration was the loss of hydraulic pressure in the right engine during the climb.

Probable cause

A loss of hydraulic pressure in the right engine necessitated an immediate return to the airport, resulting in a landing with the gear retracted.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1958-04-10 Douglas DC-3 accident near Palma de Mallorca-Son Bonet, Spain?

An aircraft experienced a loss of hydraulic pressure during its initial climb, leading to an emergency belly landing at Palma de Mallorca-Son Bonet Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 1958-04-10 Douglas DC-3 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1958-04-10 involved a Douglas DC-3, registration EC-ABN, operated by Iberia - Lineas Aéreas de Espana, at Palma de Mallorca-Son Bonet, Spain.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

A loss of hydraulic pressure in the right engine necessitated an immediate return to the airport, resulting in a landing with the gear retracted.

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