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Landing gear collapse during arrival at Cabinda (D2-FES)

Luanda-4 de Fevereiro, AngolaLanding (descent or approach)

On January 31, 2010, a Yakovlev Yak-40 (registration D2-FES) operated by Guicango was involved in an aviation accident near Luanda-4 de Fevereiro, Angola during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The simultaneous failure of all three landing gear components upon touchdown. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft experienced a total landing gear failure upon touchdown at Cabinda, resulting in a runway excursion and significant airframe damage.

What happened

During an arrival from Cabinda, the aircraft touched down on runway 25. Immediately following the landing, the entire landing gear assembly collapsed. This failure caused the aircraft to slide along the runway surface on its belly for several dozen meters. The movement continued until the vessel eventually came to a halt near taxiway Bravo.

Despite the severity of the impact and the subsequent slide, there were no injuries reported among the 37 occupants on board. However, the structural damage sustained during the gear collapse and runway excursion was so extensive that the aircraft was declared a total loss and was beyond repair.

Findings

  • The primary issue involved the simultaneous collapse of all three landing gear components during the landing phase.

Probable cause

The simultaneous failure of all three landing gear components upon touchdown.

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 31 Jan 2010 Yakovlev Yak-40 accident near Luanda-4 de Fevereiro, Angola?

An aircraft experienced a total landing gear failure upon touchdown at Cabinda, resulting in a runway excursion and significant airframe damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 31 Jan 2010 Yakovlev Yak-40 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 31 Jan 2010 involved a Yakovlev Yak-40, registration D2-FES, operated by Guicango, at Luanda-4 de Fevereiro, Angola.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The simultaneous failure of all three landing gear components upon touchdown.

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