Short 360 crash, Feb 9, 1998, Stornoway
Short 360 accident on February 9, 1998 near Stornoway, Hebrides Islands, United Kingdom with no fatalities. Cause: Not determined in the sources...
- Date: February 9, 1998
- Aircraft: Short 360
- Location: Stornoway, Hebrides Islands, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Not determined in the sources reviewed. The approach was continued visually at minimum descent altitude without a clear view of the runway, and the touchdown was firm.
A Short 360 on a scheduled flight from Benbecula to Stornoway continued a visual approach in drizzle and cloud after the crew could not see the runway. The aircraft touched down firmly beside the approach lights without a normal flare, and the left gear collapsed. No one was hurt and the rear fuselage was damaged.