Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 26 January 2008
Aircraft Type: Xian MA60
Owner/operator: Air Zimbabwe
Location: Bulawayo-Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) –
ÿ Zimbabwe
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft FlapsAircraft Flaps
Category: Accident
A pilot initiated a landing and flare maneuver with flaps 15 instead of the recommended 30. This resulted in a significant tailstrike, causing damage to the aircraft.A pilot initiated a landing and flare maneuver with flaps 15 instead of the recommended 30. This resulted in a significant tailstrike, causing damage to the aircraft.
Description
The pilot attempted to land and flare with flaps 15 instead of flaps 30. The airplane sustained a significant tailstrike. The MA60 is version of the Xi’an Y7-200A
Primary Cause
Incorrect flap setting during landing and flare maneuvers.Incorrect flap setting during landing and flare maneuvers.Share on:
