Landing gear collapse at Le Bourget Airport

No fatalities • Paris-Le Bourget, France • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced a left main gear failure during landing at Le Bourget Airport, resulting in a runway excursion and significant airframe damage.

What happened

During the landing phase on runway 07 at Le Bourget Airport, the aircraft experienced a structural failure involving the left main landing gear. As the gear collapsed, the aircraft lost directional control and veered toward the left side of the runway. The movement continued until the aircraft came to a complete stop off the paved surface.

Despite the impact and the subsequent excursion, all 9 occupants were able to exit the aircraft without injury. The incident resulted in the aircraft being declared a total loss, as the damage sustained was beyond repair. Following the event, the aircraft was officially withdrawn from service at the LBG station.

Findings

  • The primary cause of the runway excursion was the collapse of the left main landing gear during the landing roll.

Probable cause

The collapse of the left main landing gear during landing caused the aircraft to veer off the runway.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2010-11-19 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident near Paris-Le Bourget, France?

An aircraft experienced a left main gear failure during landing at Le Bourget Airport, resulting in a runway excursion and significant airframe damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 2010-11-19 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2010-11-19 involved a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, registration 7T-WHA, operated by Algerian Air Force - Al Quwwat Aljawwija Aljaza'Eriiya, at Paris-Le Bourget, France.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The collapse of the left main landing gear during landing caused the aircraft to veer off the runway.

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