Incident Overview
Date: Monday 15 June 1981
Aircraft Type: IRMA/Britten-Norman BN-2A-20 Islander
Owner/operator: Talair
Registration Number: P2-ISA
Location: Rabaul-Lakunai Airfield (RAB) –
ÿ Papua New Guinea
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: UndercarriageUndercarriage
Category: Accident
A BN-2A Islander aircraft experienced a significant incident at Rabaul-Lakunai Airfield, resulting in substantial damage to its undercarriage. The aircraft landed short of the runway.A BN-2A Islander aircraft experienced a significant incident at Rabaul-Lakunai Airfield, resulting in substantial damage to its undercarriage. The aircraft landed short of the runway.
Description
The BN-2A Islander landed short of the runway at Rabaul-Lakunai Airfield. The undercarriage separated and the aircraft sustained substantial damage.
Source of Information
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article250710247http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article250710247Primary Cause
Undercarriage separation likely caused by a mechanical failure or improper landing technique.Undercarriage separation likely caused by a mechanical failure or improper landing technique.Share on:
