Nose gear collapse during landing at Kerkyra-Ioánnis Kapodístrias Airport

No fatalities • Kerkyra, Greece • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced a nose gear failure upon touchdown at Kerkyra-Ioánnis Kapodístrias Airport, resulting in the plane sliding off the runway.

What happened

During the landing phase on runway 35 at Kerkyra-Ioánnis Kapodístrias Airport, the aircraft's nose gear failed. Following the collapse of the landing gear, the airplane slid along the surface of the runway before veering toward the left side. The movement continued until the aircraft came to a stop approximately 450 feet away from the runway edge.

There were 67 occupants on board at the time of the incident. All passengers and crew members were successfully evacuated from the plane without injury. While no fatalities were reported, the impact and subsequent slide resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair.

Findings

Investigations into the accident determined that the primary factor was the failure of the nose gear during the landing sequence.

Probable cause

The structural failure of the nose landing gear upon touchdown.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1970-11-05 Douglas DC-6 accident near Kerkyra, Greece?

An aircraft experienced a nose gear failure upon touchdown at Kerkyra-Ioánnis Kapodístrias Airport, resulting in the plane sliding off the runway.

Were there any fatalities in the 1970-11-05 Douglas DC-6 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1970-11-05 involved a Douglas DC-6, registration SX-DAI, operated by Olympic Airways, at Kerkyra, Greece.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The structural failure of the nose landing gear upon touchdown.

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