No fatalities

1980-09-05: Lockheed P-3 Orion (154591) — United States Navy - USN — Barbers Point NAS, United States of America

Barbers Point NAS, United States of AmericaLanding (descent or approach)

On September 5, 1980, a Lockheed P-3 Orion (registration 154591) operated by United States Navy - USN was involved in an aviation accident near Barbers Point NAS, United States of America during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the landing gear being retracted during approach is currently unknown. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781223542Data APIEditorial standards

A four-engine airplane sustained heavy damage following a belly landing at Barbers Point Naval Air Station, though no injuries were reported.

What happened

On an unspecified date, a four-engine aircraft performed a landing at Barbers Point Naval Air Station with its landing gear retracted. The incident resulted in a wheels-up touchdown on the runway surface.

Despite the impact of the belly landing, there were no casualties among those on board. The six crew members onboard the aircraft escaped the event without any injuries. However, the structural damage sustained during the landing was severe enough that the aircraft was declared a total loss, being damaged beyond repair.

Findings

The specific reasons for the failure to deploy the landing gear remain undetermined at this time.

Probable cause

The cause of the landing gear being retracted during approach is currently unknown.