Airbus A300 crash, Mar 1, 2010, Bagram AFB
Airbus A300 accident on March 1, 2010 near Bagram AFB, Parwan, Afghanistan with no fatalities. Cause: Fatigue cracking of the left main gear strut...
- Date: March 1, 2010
- Aircraft: Airbus A300
- Location: Bagram AFB, Parwan, Afghanistan
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Fatigue cracking of the left main gear strut hinge arm, most likely from corrosion missed at the last maintenance. Deficiencies in the overhaul task and maintenance documentation contributed.
An ACT Airlines Airbus A300 cargo flight to Bagram landed after the crew made two low passes because the left main gear did not show a green light. After touchdown the left main gear collapsed, the aircraft veered off the runway and stopped about 2 km past the threshold. All five crew members were unhurt and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.