Accident: Martin B744 at Harare on Jul 8th 2019, dropped part of flaps


A Martinair Boeing 747-400, registration PH-CKA performing freight flight MP-8372 from Johannesburg (South Africa) to Harare (Zimbabwe), was on approach to Harare's runway 05, when a part of the flaps dropped from the aircraft and fell into the neighbourhood of Chitungwiza, about 3nm south of the aerodrome. The aircraft continued for a safe landing on runway 05.

The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in Harare about 33 hours after landing.

The airline reported the aircraft lost part of a flap. The loose part was found just outside of Harare and has not caused any damage. An investigation has been opened.

Zimbabwe's Civil Aviation Authority reported the aircraft dropped a flap in Chitungwiza but landed safely at Harare Airport.

Residents of Chitungwiza found the part and handed it over to investigators.

On Dec 16th 2019 the Dutch Onderzoeksraad (DSB) reported the aircraft lost the right hand inboard Fowler flap, the crew were able to control the aircraft and continue for a safe landing. The Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe is conducting the investigation, the DSB has joined the investigation.


The dropped part of the flap:
https://i.imgur.com/MwFCXzQ.jpg