Incident Overview
Date: Friday 28 January 1994
Aircraft Type: Fokker 100
Owner/operator: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Registration Number: PH-KLG
Location: Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport (AMS) –
ÿ Netherlands
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 76
Component Affected: Right Main GearRight Main Gear
Category: Accident
KLM Flight 136 experienced a significant landing issue due to rapid gear collapse following a firm touchdown. The rate of descent increased rapidly, and a large crosswind component was encountered during the landing. Preliminary investigation indicates the automatic gear unlocking may have contributed to the incident.KLM Flight 136 experienced a significant landing issue due to rapid gear collapse following a firm touchdown. The rate of descent increased rapidly, and a large crosswind component was encountered during the landing. Preliminary investigation indicates the automatic gear unlocking may have contributed to the incident.
Description
KLM Flight 136 approached Schiphol after a flight from Toulouse. The rate of descend increased rapidly after crossing the runway 01R threshold prior to landing. The right main gear collapsed following a ‘firm’ touchdown. The landing was carried out with a relatively large crosswind component. No injuries among 5 crew and 71 passengers. Preliminary investigation results showed the landing gear automatically unlocked after the heavy touchdown.
Primary Cause
Automatic gear unlocking during a firm touchdown.Automatic gear unlocking during a firm touchdown.Share on:
