AAIB investigation to Britten Norman BN2B-26 Islander, VP-FBM

Hard landing in undershoot, Beaver Island, Falkland Islands, 11 June 2018.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 14 February 2019

• Category: Commercial - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 11 June 2018
• Aircraft type: Britten Norman BN2B-26 Islander
• Location: Beaver Island, Falkland Islands
• Registration: VP-FBM

Summary:

The aircraft touched down short of the undershoot area causing significant damage to the right landing gear, wing and engine mounts. The accident was probably caused by a stall or unexpected descent due to turbulence or windshear under the prevailing conditions.

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Published 14 February 2019