Gear failure during takeoff at Bogotá-El Dorado Airport

No fatalities • Bogotá-El Dorado, Colombia • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft experienced a landing gear collapse during its takeoff roll at Bogotá-El Dorado Airport, resulting in significant damage to the airframe.

What happened

While performing a takeoff roll at Bogotá-El Dorado Airport, the aircraft experienced a mechanical failure involving the left main landing gear. Following the initial failure, the aircraft slid along the runway surface for several dozen meters. During this sequence, the right main gear also collapsed, causing the aircraft to come to rest on its belly.

Although the aircraft sustained damage beyond repair, there were no injuries reported among the three crew members on board. The incident concluded on the runway without further complications.

Findings

  • The primary sequence of events began with the failure of the left main gear during the takeoff phase.
  • The subsequent collapse of the right main gear led to the aircraft sliding on its fuselage.

Probable cause

The failure of the left main landing gear during the takeoff roll led to a secondary collapse of the right gear.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1991-09-29 Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle accident near Bogotá-El Dorado, Colombia?

An aircraft experienced a landing gear collapse during its takeoff roll at Bogotá-El Dorado Airport, resulting in significant damage to the airframe.

Were there any fatalities in the 1991-09-29 Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1991-09-29 involved a Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle, registration HK-3288X, operated by Aerosucre Colombia, at Bogotá-El Dorado, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The failure of the left main landing gear during the takeoff roll led to a secondary collapse of the right gear.

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