Investigators are looking into an incident in which a Cebu Pacific Airbus A320 apparently struck trees while landing at Sibulan airport in the Philippines.
The four-year old aircraft (RP-C3237) was being visually inspected by the crew at the airport, situated in Dumaguete, when damage to its landing-gear was discovered.
French investigation authority BEA, citing counterparts in the Philippines, says “branches and leaves” were found in the starboard main-gear assembly.
It adds that the assembly was also found to be leaking hydraulic fluid.
BEA has not given further details regarding the circumstances of the 26 April incident.
But a NOTAM issued shortly afterwards notified of a 408m (1,338ft) displaced threshold for runway 09, reducing the available landing distance to 1,437m.
Philippine authorities have reportedly expressed concern over tall trees close to the threshold of the runway.
Source: Cirium Dashboard
