Undercarriage collapse during landing at runway 14/32

No fatalities • Sharana AFB, Afghanistan • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced a landing gear failure upon touchdown, resulting in the plane sliding off the runway and sustaining heavy damage.

What happened

During the landing phase of the flight, the aircraft's undercarriage failed immediately upon contact with the ground. The impact caused the landing gear to be torn from the airframe. Following the collapse, the aircraft type slid along its belly for several dozen meters. The momentum of the slide caused the plane to veer toward the right side of the runway, eventually coming to a stop in a sandy area adjacent to the airfield.

Preliminary details suggest the touchdown occurred a few meters short of the threshold of runway 14/32, which has a total length of 4,265 feet. This short landing is believed to be the primary reason for the structural failure of the gear.

Findings

The undercarriage collapse was triggered by the aircraft touching down before the intended runway surface.
There were zero fatalities and zero injuries reported among the four crew members on board.
The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss, as it was deemed beyond repair.

Probable cause

The landing gear failed because the aircraft touched down short of the runway threshold.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2010-06-04 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident near Sharana AFB, Afghanistan?

An aircraft experienced a landing gear failure upon touchdown, resulting in the plane sliding off the runway and sustaining heavy damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 2010-06-04 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2010-06-04 involved a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, registration S9-BAT, operated by National Airlines - National Air Cargo, at Sharana AFB, Afghanistan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?