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Crash of a Boeing 737-3B7(SF) in Honiara

Date & Time: Jan 26, 2014 at 1259 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
ZK-TLC
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Brisbane – Honiara
MSN:
23705/1497
YOM:
1988
Flight number:
PAQ523
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Following an uneventful flight from Brisbane, the crew completed the approach and landing at Honiara-Henderson Airport. After touchdown on runway 24, the right main gear collapsed and punctured the right wing. The aircraft veered slightly to the right and came to a halt on the runway. All three occupants evacuated safely and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
The failure of the right main gear was the consequence of an inappropriate rework (ie, machining and re-threading) of the tee-bolt fitting and the associated installation of a reduced size nut and washer, during the last overhaul in 2004.

Crash of an Antonov AN-12BP in Honiara

Date & Time: Oct 16, 2001
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
ER-ADT
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Brisbane - Honiara
MSN:
2 3 406 05
YOM:
1962
Region:
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Following an uneventful cargo flight from Brisbane, the crew started the approach to Honiara-Henderson Airport. On final approach, the four engine airplane was too low when the right main gear struck the sea and was torn off. The crew increased engine power, continued the approach and completed the landing on runway 24. After touchdown, the aircraft went out of control, veered off runway at high speed and came to rest. All six occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.