On November 14, 1955, a Martin 202 (registration N172A) operated by Allegheny Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Wilmington-New Castle County, United States of America during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The left engine caught fire on approach and left main gear collapsed on landing. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During a local training mission, a fire in the left engine occurred on final approach. The landing continued and the left main gear collapsed on touchdown, causing the aircraft to slide and come to rest. One instructor sustained a broken leg; two other pilots were uninjured. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Incident
The crew was conducting a local training mission. While on final approach, a fire broke out in the left engine. The pilot-in-command elected to continue the approach. Upon touchdown, the left main landing gear collapsed. The aircraft slid for several yards before coming to rest.
Injuries and Damage
One instructor suffered a broken leg as a result of the accident. The other two pilots on board were uninjured. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined the probable cause to be a left engine fire on approach and a left main gear collapse on landing.
What happened in the 14 Nov 1955 Martin 202 accident near Wilmington-New Castle County, United States of America?
During a local training mission, a fire in the left engine occurred on final approach. The landing continued and the left main gear collapsed on touchdown, causing the aircraft to slide and come to rest. One instructor sustained a broken leg; two other pilots were uninjured. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Were there any fatalities in the 14 Nov 1955 Martin 202 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 14 Nov 1955 involved a Martin 202, registration N172A, operated by Allegheny Airlines, at Wilmington-New Castle County, United States of America.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The left engine caught fire on approach and left main gear collapsed on landing.
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