Landing gear collapse during arrival at Roscas

No fatalities • Roscas, Philippines • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced a landing gear failure while attempting to land near Manila, resulting in significant damage to the airframe.

What happened

During an approach into Roscas, located in the vicinity of Manila, an aircraft experienced a mechanical failure involving its landing gear. As the plane was in the process of landing, the gear assembly collapsed under the weight of the aircraft.

While the impact caused extensive damage to the airframe, there were no injuries reported among those on board. Due to the severity of the structural damage sustained during the incident, the aircraft was declared a total loss and was deemed beyond repair.

Findings

  • The primary factor in the accident was the collapse of the landing gear upon touchdown.

Probable cause

The landing gear failed structurally during the landing phase.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1969-04-14 Fairchild F27 accident near Roscas, Philippines?

An aircraft experienced a landing gear failure while attempting to land near Manila, resulting in significant damage to the airframe.

Were there any fatalities in the 1969-04-14 Fairchild F27 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1969-04-14 involved a Fairchild F27, registration PI-C870, operated by Air Manila International, at Roscas, Philippines.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The landing gear failed structurally during the landing phase.

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