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Hard Landing Damages Training Aircraft Beyond Repair at Nice Airport (F-BNUZ)

Nice-Côte d’Azur, FranceLanding (descent or approach)

On October 22, 1971, a Douglas DC-6 (registration F-BNUZ) operated by Europe Aéro Service - EAS was involved in an aviation accident near Nice-Côte d’Azur, France during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: wrong approach configuration on part of the pilot-in-command. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A four-engine airplane sustained structural damage beyond repair after a hard landing during a training flight at Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport.

Incident Overview

A four-engine airplane was conducting local training maneuvers at Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport. The crew performed a series of touch-and-go landings before completing a final approach that resulted in a hard landing. The aircraft touched down with excessive force, causing structural damage.

Aftermath

Following the hard landing, the crew brought the airplane to a stop on the runway. Subsequent inspection revealed that the structural damage was extensive, leading to the aircraft being declared damaged beyond repair.

Official Findings

Investigators identified the probable cause of the hard landing as a wrong approach configuration by the pilot-in-command.

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