Landing gear collapse during arrival of aircraft

No fatalities • Barquisimeto, Venezuela • Landing (descent or approach)

A landing gear failure resulted in significant damage to an aircraft upon touchdown, though no injuries were reported.

What happened

During the landing phase of the flight, the right main landing gear experienced a partial collapse. This mechanical failure caused the gear to penetrate the structure of the right wing as the aircraft reached the ground. Following the impact, the aircraft came to a complete stop on the runway.

As a result of the structural damage sustained during the incident, the aircraft was declared a total loss and determined to be beyond economical repair. There were no fatalities or injuries recorded among the occupants following the event.

Findings

  • The primary factor in the accident was the partial collapse of the right main landing gear upon touchdown.

Probable cause

The partial collapse of the right main landing gear during the landing phase caused structural damage to the wing.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1973-08-21 Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle accident near Barquisimeto, Venezuela?

A landing gear failure resulted in significant damage to an aircraft upon touchdown, though no injuries were reported.

Were there any fatalities in the 1973-08-21 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 1973-08-21 involved a Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle, registration YV-C-AVI, operated by AVENSA - Aerovias Venezolanas, at Barquisimeto, Venezuela.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The partial collapse of the right main landing gear during the landing phase caused structural damage to the wing.

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