Landing Gear Failure Leads to Aircraft Accident in Paraná

Casualties unknown • Aeródromo Parana (Entre Rios), AR

A Wings 730 aircraft sustained significant damage following a structural failure of the right landing gear during landing at Aeroclub Paraná.

What happened

On September 17, 2019, a Wings 730 aircraft, registered as LV-X557, was involved in an accident during a recreational flight in Entre Ríos, Argentina. The aircraft was performing a non-commercial operation, departing from and returning to the Aeroclub Paraná. During the landing phase of the flight, the aircraft's right landing gear suffered a structural collapse. The impact resulted in significant damage to the airframe. There was one person on board, the pilot, who sustained injuries during the event.

The investigation

The investigation focused on the mechanical integrity of the landing gear assembly and the circumstances surrounding the touchdown at Aeroclub Paraná. Authorities examined the aircraft's structural state at the moment of impact and the sequence of events leading to the collapse of the right-side gear component.

Probable cause

The structural collapse of the right landing gear during the landing phase.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2019-09-17 Wings 730 accident near Aeródromo Parana (Entre Rios), AR?

A Wings 730 aircraft sustained significant damage following a structural failure of the right landing gear during landing at Aeroclub Paraná.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2019-09-17 involved a Wings 730, registration LV-X557, operated by Aviación General, at Aeródromo Parana (Entre Rios), AR.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The structural collapse of the right landing gear during the landing phase.

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