Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 26 July 1969
Aircraft Type: Airspeed AS.57 Ambassador 2
Owner/operator: BKS Air Transport
Registration Number: G-ALZR
Location: London-Gatwick Airport (LGW) –
ÿ United Kingdom
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 8
Component Affected: Nose wheelNose wheel
Category: Accident
A serious incident occurred during landing, where the aircraft?s nose wheel collapsed. The collapse resulted in a loss of control and a potential risk to the aircraft and surrounding area.A serious incident occurred during landing, where the aircraft?s nose wheel collapsed. The collapse resulted in a loss of control and a potential risk to the aircraft and surrounding area.
Description
The nose wheel collapsed on landing.
Primary Cause
Nose wheel collapse during landing.Nose wheel collapse during landing.Share on:
