Friday, December 11, 2015

Comair Boeing 737-400 Suffered Gear Collapse on a Landing (26th October 2015)

Airplane lying sideway on the runway
Image Credit: Twitter
On 26th October 2015, Comair flight BA6234 touched down normally on runway at OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, SA and was in the mist of slowing down to moderate speed, when it left main gear suddenly gave ways.

Image Credit: The Aviation Herald
The Boeing 737-400 airplane's left wing sank down until the left engine nacelle and wingtip scraped along the surface until the pilots braked to a stop. The left engine emitted some flames but airport fire services quickly arrived at the scene.

All 94 passengers and 6 crew members are unhurt were on board when the incident happened. They were safely disembarked with no reported injuries.

Comair is operating flights on behalf of British Airways.