Incident Overview
On 30 April 2016, at 09:35 UTC (11:35 local time), a Fokker F27 MK50 aircraft, registered as SE-LEZ, was involved in a ground incident upon landing at Catania Fontanarossa Airport. The aircraft was operating a flight from Rimini.
Flight History
The flight had been normal until the approach to Catania. During the approach, the cockpit crew received an indication that the nose landing gear was not extended. Consequently, the crew executed a go-around. After troubleshooting, the crew prepared for a landing. The aircraft subsequently touched down on the main landing gear only, with the nose landing gear still retracted. As a result, the nose of the aircraft contacted the runway surface, and the aircraft slid along the runway before coming to a stop on the runway.
Occupants and Injuries
The aircraft was carrying 18 passengers and 3 crew members. All occupants evacuated the aircraft by themselves. According to the official report, no persons on board sustained injuries.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft was a Fokker F27 MK50, registration SE-LEZ. No further details on aircraft damage or maintenance history were specified in the provided source.
Investigation
The Italian National Flight Safety Agency (ANSV) was notified on the day of the incident and conducted an on-site investigation on 1 May 2016. The investigation focused on the circumstances leading to the nose gear not being extended. The report included an analysis of maintenance human factors and survivability, but the probable cause was not explicitly stated in the provided excerpts.