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.
Multiple incidents involved landing gear failures (separation, collapse, or non-extension) during landing, leading to substantial aircraft damage.
Several accidents resulted from a loss of control, disorientation, or adverse environmental conditions causing aircraft to collide with terrain or obstacles, some with fatal outcomes.
Engine power loss shortly after takeoff was a recurring issue, necessitating forced landings and causing significant damage to the aircraft involved.
One notable event was a mid-air collision between a helicopter and an airplane during their approach to an airport.
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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