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At about 1725 Eastern time, the airplane sustained substantial damage following a landing gear separation during landing. The flight instructor in the right seat and the pilot receiving instruction in the left seat sustained no injuries. Visual conditions were present.

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Key Takeaways:

  • Multiple incidents involved landing gear failures—separation, collapse, or incomplete extension—primarily during landing, causing substantial aircraft damage.
  • Loss of engine power or control during takeoff, climb, or maneuvering led to several accidents, resulting in forced landings or collisions with terrain.
  • Pilot disorientation, adverse environmental conditions (e.g., turbulence, downdrafts), and system malfunctions were also significant factors in various accidents, some of which were fatal.
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January 1, 2018, Lynchburg, Va.
Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam P2006

At about 1725 Eastern time, the airplane sustained substantial damage following a landing gear separation during landing. The flight instructor in the right seat and the pilot receiving instruction in the left seat sustained no injuries. Visual conditions were present.

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