No fatalities

2000-11-13: Douglas DC-9 (9G-ADY) — Ghana Airways — Conakry-Gbessia, Guinea

Conakry-Gbessia, GuineaLanding (descent or approach)

On November 13, 2000, a Douglas DC-9 (registration 9G-ADY) operated by Ghana Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Conakry-Gbessia, Guinea during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781203071Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft made a belly landing at Conakry-Gbessia Airport after the undercarriage failed to lower. All 50 occupants evacuated safely. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview

While descending to Conakry-Gbessia Airport, the flight crew encountered technical problems with the undercarriage that prevented it from being lowered. Multiple attempts to manually extend the landing gear were unsuccessful. The crew subsequently decided to perform a belly landing.

Landing and Evacuation

Upon touchdown, the aircraft slid for several dozen meters along the runway before coming to a stop. All 50 occupants evacuated the aircraft safely. The aircraft itself sustained damage beyond repair.

Aircraft and Location

The incident occurred at Conakry-Gbessia Airport. No further details about the aircraft type, registration, operator, or date were provided in the source material.