AAIB investigation to ATR 72-212 A, G-CMMT
ATR 72-212 A (G-CMMT), Aircraft damaged after contacting the runway during a second landing attempt in gusty weather, Belfast City Airport, 30 December 2023
The left main landing gear and nose landing gear contacted the runway heavily during a second approach to Belfast City Airport in gusty wind conditions. The commander elected to go-around and diverted to Belfast Aldergrove Airport, where the aircraft landed uneventfully. The left main landing gear and the nose landing gear required replacement because of excessive loads and visible damage.
The AAIB considers that the event arose from a normal operating hazard that is listed in the UK Aeronautical Information Publication.
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