Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 28 November 2023
Aircraft Type: Embraer EMB-120ER Brasilia
Owner/operator: UnityAir Zanzibar
Registration Number: 5H-MJH
Location: Kikoboga/Mikumi Airstrip (HTMK) –
ÿ Tanzania
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Substantial
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 33
Component Affected: Main gearMain gear
Category: Accident
Two EMB-120 Brasilia aircraft experienced separate incidents at the same airstrip near Mikumi National Park in Tanzania. Both aircraft suffered right-hand main gear collapses and nose landing gear collapses during landing.Two EMB-120 Brasilia aircraft experienced separate incidents at the same airstrip near Mikumi National Park in Tanzania. Both aircraft suffered right-hand main gear collapses and nose landing gear collapses during landing.
Description
An EMB-120 Brasilia suffered a right-hand main gear collapse on landing. Two blades from the no.2 propeller separated. On the same day another EMB-120 Brasilia suffered an accident at the same airstrip near Mikumi National Park in Tanzania. The aircraft impacted an airfield building with the right-hand wing and suffered a nose landing gear collapse.
Source of Information
https://twitter.com/AbroadTanzania/status/1729515456783126970https://twitter.com/AbroadTanzania/status/1729515456783126970Primary Cause
Possible mechanical failure during landing, potentially involving a damaged main gear.Possible mechanical failure during landing, potentially involving a damaged main gear.Share on:
