Undercarriage failure during landing results in aircraft write-off

No fatalities • Santo Domingo-Las Américas, Dominican Republic • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft sustained significant damage after a landing gear collapse during the landing phase, though all crew members escaped without injury.

What happened

During the landing phase of the flight, the aircraft experienced a structural failure involving the landing gear. Specifically, one of the undercarriage components collapsed as the aircraft was touching down. This failure caused the aircraft to settle onto its belly, resulting in substantial damage to the airframe.

Following the impact, the aircraft was declared a total loss, as the damage was deemed beyond repair. Despite the severity of the mechanical failure and the subsequent impact with the ground, the three crew members on board were able to evacuate the wreckage. There were zero fatalities and zero injuries reported among the crew following the incident.

Probable cause

The collapse of one of the aircraft's undercarriage components during landing.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1990-06-15 Lockheed C-121 Super Constellation accident near Santo Domingo-Las Américas, Dominican Republic?

An aircraft sustained significant damage after a landing gear collapse during the landing phase, though all crew members escaped without injury.

Were there any fatalities in the 1990-06-15 Lockheed C-121 Super Constellation accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1990-06-15 involved a Lockheed C-121 Super Constellation, registration HI-532CT, operated by Aerochago Airlines, at Santo Domingo-Las Américas, Dominican Republic.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The collapse of one of the aircraft's undercarriage components during landing.

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