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1995-06-16: Fokker F27 Friendship (TC-73) — Líneas Aéreas del Estado - LADE — Jérémie, Haiti

Jérémie, HaitiLanding (descent or approach)

On June 16, 1995, a Fokker F27 Friendship (registration TC-73) operated by Líneas Aéreas del Estado - LADE was involved in an aviation accident near Jérémie, Haiti during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of the left main gear upon landing for unknown reasons. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A humanitarian mission aircraft for the United Nations experienced left main gear collapse on landing at Jérémie, veered off the runway, and collided with the airport terminal. All 35 occupants were rescued; two were seriously injured. The aircraft was written off.

Accident Details

The aircraft was completing a humanitarian mission to Jérémie on behalf of the United Nations Organization. Upon touchdown, the left main landing gear collapsed. The aircraft subsequently went out of control, veered off the runway, and collided with the airport's main terminal. The aircraft sustained substantial damage and was written off.

Occupants and Injuries

All 35 occupants on board were rescued. Among them, two individuals sustained serious injuries. The remaining occupants were uninjured or had minor injuries.

Probable Cause

According to official findings, the accident was caused by the failure of the left main gear upon landing for unknown reasons.

Structural failure

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