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Aircraft damage following stall during approach to Courchevel (N67TC)

Courchevel, FranceLanding (descent or approach)

On January 31, 2005, a Rockwell Grand Commander 690 (registration N67TC) operated by MBH Services was involved in an aviation accident near Courchevel, France during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall during its approach, leading to a high-impact landing. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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Aircraft registered N67TC
Aircraft registered N67TC. Photo: Pete Macklin / CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A twin-engine aircraft sustained significant structural damage after experiencing a stall while approaching Courchevel Airport.

What happened

During an approach to Courchevel Airport, a twin-engine aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall. This loss of lift resulted in a heavy touchdown on the runway. The impact of the hard landing caused substantial damage to the fuselage of the plane.

While the aircraft suffered extensive structural issues, there were no injuries reported among the occupants. However, the damage sustained during the landing was so severe that the aircraft was declared a total loss and was not repairable.

Findings

  • The aircraft entered a stall state while in the approach phase of flight.
  • The primary cause of the structural damage was the high-impact force of the hard landing following the stall.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall during its approach, leading to a high-impact landing.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 31 Jan 2005 Rockwell Grand Commander 690 accident near Courchevel, France?

A twin-engine aircraft sustained significant structural damage after experiencing a stall while approaching Courchevel Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 31 Jan 2005 Rockwell Grand Commander 690 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 31 Jan 2005 involved a Rockwell Grand Commander 690, registration N67TC, operated by MBH Services, at Courchevel, France.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall during its approach, leading to a high-impact landing.

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