Incident Overview
Date: Friday 11 March 1994
Aircraft Type: Swearingen SA226-AT Merlin IV
Owner/operator: Aro-Service
Registration Number: TN-ADP
Location: Pointe Noire Airport (PNR) –
ÿ Congo
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 6
Component Affected: Landing gear system and aircraft control systems.Landing gear system and aircraft control systems.
Category: Accident
A visual approach to runway 17 was flown at half flap and during a landing flare, resulting in a go-around failure. The plane belly-landed on the runway, skidding for 800 feet before coming to a rest.A visual approach to runway 17 was flown at half flap and during a landing flare, resulting in a go-around failure. The plane belly-landed on the runway, skidding for 800 feet before coming to a rest.
Description
A visual approach to runway 17 was flown at half flap and when in landing flare, the landing gear warning horn sounded. An attempt to carry out a go-around failed as the plane belly landed on the runway, skidding for 800 feet before coming to rest.
Primary Cause
Incorrect approach and flare technique combined with a lack of stability during the landing.Incorrect approach and flare technique combined with a lack of stability during the landing.Share on:
