Landing gear collapse during arrival at New Delhi-Indira Gandhi Airport

No fatalities • New Delhi-Indira Gandhi, India • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft traveling from Lucknow to New Delhi experienced a landing gear failure upon touchdown, resulting in the aircraft veering off the runway.

What happened

On the morning of the incident, a flight departed from Lucknow Airport, bound for New Delhi-Indira Gandhi Airport. The aircraft was carrying a total of six occupants, consisting of three crew members—including two pilots and one cabin crew member—and three passengers.

During the arrival phase, the crew performed a standard approach to runway 27. However, immediately following the touchdown, the left main landing gear suffered a structural failure. This initial collapse caused the aircraft to slide along the runway for approximately one kilometer. During this excursion, the right main gear also collapsed. The loss of structural integrity caused the aircraft to lose directional control, eventually veering off the right side of the runway and coming to a stop in a nearby grassy area.

Findings

There were no injuries reported among the six people on board, as all occupants were able to evacuate the aircraft safely. While the passengers and crew escaped without harm, the aircraft sustained damage beyond repair due to the impact and the subsequent slide off the paved surface.

Probable cause

The collapse of the left main landing gear upon touchdown led to a secondary gear failure and subsequent runway excursion.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2012-09-22 Raytheon 390 Premier I accident near New Delhi-Indira Gandhi, India?

An aircraft traveling from Lucknow to New Delhi experienced a landing gear failure upon touchdown, resulting in the aircraft veering off the runway.

Were there any fatalities in the 2012-09-22 Raytheon 390 Premier I accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2012-09-22 involved a Raytheon 390 Premier I, registration VT-UPN, operated by Government of Uttar Pradesh, at New Delhi-Indira Gandhi, India.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The collapse of the left main landing gear upon touchdown led to a secondary gear failure and subsequent runway excursion.

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