On November 19, 2010, a Lockheed C-130 Hercules (registration 7T-WHA) operated by Algerian Air Force - Al Quwwat Aljawwija Aljaza'Eriiya was involved in an aviation accident near Paris-Le Bourget, France during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Left main gear collapsed upon landing for unknown reasons. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A landing accident involving a gear collapse resulted in the destruction of an aircraft and the safe evacuation of all 9 occupants.
What happened
During the landing phase at Le Bourget Airport (LBG), a significant mechanical failure occurred. As the aircraft was touching down on runway 07, the left main landing gear collapsed.
This structural failure caused the aircraft to veer sharply to the left of the runway. The momentum of the incident forced the aircraft off the paved surface before it eventually came to a complete stop.
Findings
The primary cause was the collapse of the left main landing gear.
All 9 occupants were successfully evacuated from the wreckage without injury.
The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss, leading to its permanent withdrawal from service.