On May 6, 2010, a Lockheed C-130 Hercules (registration XV304) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Brize Norton AFB, United Kingdom during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: It appears that the crew failed to follow the approach checklist and forgot to lower the undercarriage. There was no reaction or any corrective action from the crew when the alarm sounded in the cockpit on approach, informing the crew that the undercarriage… This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A four-engine aircraft conducting a troop transfer made a wheels-up landing at Brize Norton. The crew escaped uninjured; the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. Investigation found the crew failed to lower the undercarriage.
Incident
A four-engine aircraft was engaged in a troop transfer mission between RAF Lyneham and RAF Brize Norton. After an uneventful flight, the aircraft executed a wheels-up landing at Brize Norton Airport. It slid on the runway for a few dozen metres before coming to rest. All four crew members escaped uninjured, but the aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined that the crew failed to follow the approach checklist and forgot to lower the undercarriage. There was no reaction or any corrective action from the crew when the alarm sounded in the cockpit on approach, informing the crew that the undercarriage was not lowered. No technical anomalies were found on the aircraft or its equipment.
What happened in the 6 May 2010 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident near Brize Norton AFB, United Kingdom?
A four-engine aircraft conducting a troop transfer made a wheels-up landing at Brize Norton. The crew escaped uninjured; the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. Investigation found the crew failed to lower the undercarriage.
Were there any fatalities in the 6 May 2010 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 6 May 2010 involved a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, registration XV304, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, at Brize Norton AFB, United Kingdom.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
It appears that the crew failed to follow the approach checklist and forgot to lower the undercarriage. There was no reaction or any corrective action from the crew when the alarm sounded in the cockpit on approach, informing the crew that the undercarriage was not lowered. No technical anomalies were found on the…
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