03/2018

Summary:

On 2 February 2015, the Jetstream 41 operated by “SKY EXPRESS”, Registration SX-DIA, was on the scheduled flight ‘SEH 100’ from the Airport of Heraklion ‘N. Kazantzakis’ (LGIR) to the Airport of Rhodes ‘Diagoras’ (LGRP). Upon landing in runway 07 of the aerodrome, at 07:36 hrs. local time, while the aircraft was decelerating following touchdown, the left main landing gear collapsed and folded rearward. As a result, the aircraft dragged the runway on its left side and came to rest at the runway left edge and without leaving the runway, about halfway of the runway’s length and facing eastward. There was no fire or injuries, and the passengers were disembarked without any problem.

The Air Accident Investigation and Aviation Safety Board was notified of the accident by means of document Sky Express/3271/02.02.2015 and an Investigation Team was appointed by virtue of document AAIASB/205/02.02.2015.

The competent International and National Authorities were notified under document AAIASB/209/02.02.2015. The state of manufacturer appointed accredited representative (non-travel).