Light fighter BAe Hawk-208 experienced nose landing gear failure during LIMA’25 training
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A BAe Hawk-208 light multirole combat aircraft of the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) made an emergency landing at Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR/WKMA), located in the state of Kedah in eastern Malaysia, last Tuesday.
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According to an official statement issued by the RMAF, the single-seat jet experienced a failure in the nose landing gear while taking part in the military exercise Opening Gambit, one of the preparatory activities for the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 (LIMA’25).
The pilot managed to control the situation and land the aircraft safely, with no reported injuries. The cause of the incident is under investigation by military authorities, who are also assessing potential impacts on the scheduled exercises planned for the international event.
LIMA’25 is one of the largest defense and aerospace events in the Asia-Pacific region and is scheduled to take place in Langkawi later this year, bringing together representatives from armed forces, aircraft manufacturers, and industry experts.
Source and images: Royal Malaysian Air Force | X @Fahadnaimb. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
