On October 25, 1993, an Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante (registration HS-SKL) operated by Sahakol Air was involved in an aviation accident near Bangkok-Don Mueang, Thailand during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: An element of the left main landing gear strut failed during initial climb, causing the loss of several elements of the landing gear. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
During a post-maintenance test flight at Bangkok-Don Mueang Airport, the crew experienced left main gear problems after takeoff. They performed a belly landing on the main runway; the aircraft was damaged beyond repair, but both pilots were uninjured.
Event Details
The crew was conducting a local post-maintenance test flight at Bangkok-Don Mueang Airport. Shortly after takeoff, during the initial climb, they encountered technical problems with the left main landing gear. Air traffic control cleared the crew to return for an emergency landing.
Landing
The crew executed a turn and then completed a belly landing. The aircraft came to rest on the main runway. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair. Both pilots escaped uninjured.
Investigation Findings
The official investigation determined that an element of the left main landing gear strut failed during the initial climb. This failure caused the loss of several elements of the landing gear.
Probable cause
An element of the left main landing gear strut failed during initial climb, causing the loss of several elements of the landing gear.
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