No fatalities

2010-07-20: Fokker F27 Friendship (9Q-CJV) — Air Kasai — Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo

Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of CongoLanding (descent or approach)

On July 20, 2010, a Fokker F27 Friendship (registration 9Q-CJV) operated by Air Kasai was involved in an aviation accident near Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The collapse of a main landing gear component for undetermined reasons during the landing sequence. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781196002Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft experienced a structural failure of its main landing gear upon touchdown, resulting in a runway excursion and significant damage.

What happened

During the landing phase of the flight, the aircraft's main landing gear suffered a sudden collapse. This mechanical failure occurred as the plane made contact with the runway surface.

Following the collapse, the aircraft type slid along the runway for several dozen meters before the motion eventually ceased. Despite the intensity of the excursion, all occupants were able to evacuate the aircraft without sustaining any injuries. The final count of zero fatalities and zero injuries was confirmed following the evacuation.

Findings

Post-incident assessments determined that the aircraft sustained damage so extensive that it was considered beyond repair. The investigation into the incident focused on the structural integrity of the landing gear assembly during touchdown.

Probable cause

The collapse of a main landing gear component for undetermined reasons during the landing sequence.