Small aircraft drama in Mainz: crash landing without chassis!

Small aircraft drama in Mainz: crash landing without chassis!

On Friday evening, March 28, 2025, a worrying incident occurred in Mainz-Finthen when a small aircraft from the Rockwell Commander brand 114 started without extended chassis. According to N-tv , which was occupied by two inmates, technical defects in Landing approach that led to this crash landing. Fortunately, the two people remained unharmed.

The incident occurred at 11:00 p.m. at the Mainz-Finthen airfield and caused considerable disorders. The machine slipped over the runway and stayed in a position that affected the flight operations of the other machines. The Mainz fire brigade was alerted at 6:30 p.m. and moved with an extensive use of six vehicles and 24 emergency services to cope with the situation, reported Presseportal .

technical problems and rescue measures

To secure the damaged machine and drive out the chassis in emergency operation, a crane from the fire brigade and large lifting pillows were used under the wing. The crew had to raise the plane by 80 cm to activate the mechanism of the chassis. The aircraft was stabilized with wood, and after 60 cm raising technicians from the airfield were able to use their lifting devices. The entire salvage campaign lasted almost three hours and was successfully completed without the plane being able to catch fire.

The exact cause of the technical error is currently unclear. The investigation into the clarification of the background has already been initiated. While the machine has been significantly damaged, the amount of the property damage incurred also remains indefinite. Nevertheless, it was ensured that flight operations can be continued without interruptions next weekend, such as N-tv reported.

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