Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 22 October 1958
Aircraft Type: Fairchild F-27
Owner/operator: AVENSA
Registration Number: YV-C-EVH
Location: Porlamar Airport (PMV) –
ÿ Venezuela
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Landing gearLanding gear
Category: Accident
An aircraft experienced a hard landing on the runway following a premature retraction of its landing gear during takeoff. This resulted in damage to the second propeller and fuselage.An aircraft experienced a hard landing on the runway following a premature retraction of its landing gear during takeoff. This resulted in damage to the second propeller and fuselage.
Description
The aircraft fell back on the runway following a premature undercarriage retraction on takeoff. The no.2 propeller and fuselage were damaged.
Primary Cause
Premature undercarriage retraction during takeoff.Premature undercarriage retraction during takeoff.Share on:
