Nose gear collapse during takeoff at Reus Airport

No fatalities • Reus, Spain • Takeoff (climb)

A nose gear failure during the takeoff roll caused an aircraft to slide along the runway during a maintenance positioning flight.

What happened

During a positioning flight intended for maintenance purposes, an aircraft was performing a takeoff from runway 07 at Reus. As the aircraft reached a speed of 80 knots during the takeoff roll, the nose gear experienced a structural failure and collapsed.

Following the collapse, the aircraft continued down the runway, sliding on its nose for several dozen meters before the movement ceased. There were no injuries reported among the two pilots on board, though the aircraft sustained damage that was determined to be beyond repair.

Findings

  • The primary factor in the incident was the collapse of the nose landing gear during the takeoff phase.

Probable cause

The collapse of the nose landing gear during the takeoff roll led to the aircraft sliding on the runway.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2004-01-31 Swearingen SA226 Metro II accident near Reus, Spain?

A nose gear failure during the takeoff roll caused an aircraft to slide along the runway during a maintenance positioning flight.

Were there any fatalities in the 2004-01-31 Swearingen SA226 Metro II accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2004-01-31 involved a Swearingen SA226 Metro II, registration EC-HCU, operated by Victor Echo, at Reus, Spain.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The collapse of the nose landing gear during the takeoff roll led to the aircraft sliding on the runway.

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