Pitch-down input preceded ATR 72 freighter’s hard touchdown on nose-gear

An ASL Airlines ATR 72-500 experienced a significant landing incident at East Midlands Airport in the UK on November 14, 2023. Investigators have identified that a pitch-down elevator input directly led to the aircraft's heavy touchdown on its nose gear following three bounces during the landing. The turboprop was operating a cargo service from Guernsey when this event occurred. Landing-gear damage resulted from the impact and subsequent bouncing. UK investigators are currently examining the circumstances surrounding this hard landing at the airport.