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F28 Hard Landing at Accra-Kotoka Airport (9G-ACA)

Accra-Kotoka, GhanaLanding (descent or approach)

On March 11, 1981, a Fokker F28 Fellowship (registration 9G-ACA) operated by Ghana Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Accra-Kotoka, Ghana during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards
Aircraft registered 9G-ACA
Aircraft registered 9G-ACA. Photo: Selkot / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

During a local training flight at Accra-Kotoka Airport, an F28 landed hard, causing the undercarriage to tear off. The aircraft slid on its belly and was damaged beyond repair, while both pilots were uninjured.

Incident Overview An F28 was conducting a local training exercise at Accra-Kotoka Airport when it experienced a hard landing. The specific reasons for the hard landing were not identified in the available information. Upon touchdown, the aircraft's undercarriage was torn off, causing the airplane to slide on its belly before coming to rest on the runway. Both pilots were uninjured in the incident, but the F28 sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair. The event occurred during a training operation, and no further details regarding the exact cause or additional circumstances were provided.

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What happened in the 11 Mar 1981 Fokker F28 Fellowship accident near Accra-Kotoka, Ghana?

During a local training flight at Accra-Kotoka Airport, an F28 landed hard, causing the undercarriage to tear off. The aircraft slid on its belly and was damaged beyond repair, while both pilots were uninjured.

Were there any fatalities in the 11 Mar 1981 Fokker F28 Fellowship accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 11 Mar 1981 involved a Fokker F28 Fellowship, registration 9G-ACA, operated by Ghana Airways, at Accra-Kotoka, Ghana.

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