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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 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.
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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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