Aircraft excursion following heavy landing

No fatalities • Bhubaneshwar, India • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft veered off the runway and sustained significant damage after experiencing a hard landing and subsequent bounce.

What happened

During the landing phase, the aircraft experienced a high-impact touchdown that caused it to bounce. Following this initial impact, the plane rolled toward the right side of the runway, resulting in the right wing making contact with the runway surface. During the sequence of events, the nose gear tire suffered a burst, causing the aircraft to veer away from the paved surface before coming to a final stop.

All 23 occupants on board were successfully evacuated from the plane without reported injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial structural damage during the excursion, specifically involving the loss of the right engine and the right wingtip.

Findings

Investigations into the incident concluded that the primary factor was the improper recovery from a bounced landing.

Probable cause

The pilot failed to properly manage the aircraft's attitude following a heavy touchdown and bounce.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1976-07-24 Fokker F27 Friendship accident near Bhubaneshwar, India?

An aircraft veered off the runway and sustained significant damage after experiencing a hard landing and subsequent bounce.

Were there any fatalities in the 1976-07-24 Fokker F27 Friendship accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1976-07-24 involved a Fokker F27 Friendship, registration VT-DMD, operated by Indian Airlines, at Bhubaneshwar, India.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot failed to properly manage the aircraft's attitude following a heavy touchdown and bounce.

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