MD90 landing gear collapse at Riyadh Airport

No fatalities • Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

A Saudi Arabian Airlines McDonnell Douglas MD90 sustained damage during taxi at Riyadh Airport following a landing on runway 15R.

What happened

On May 8, 2009, at 15:58 local time, a McDonnell Douglas MD90, registration HZ-APW, was involved in an accident at Riyadh Airport. The aircraft, operated by Saudi Arabian Airlines, was performing a non-scheduled positioning flight from Jeddah.

After landing on runway 15R, the aircraft was exiting a high-speed taxiway when the left main landing gear collapsed. This caused the left wing to make contact with the ground. There were no injuries reported among the 8 crew members on board.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 8 May 2009 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MD90 30 accident near Riyadh, Saudi Arabia?

A Saudi Arabian Airlines McDonnell Douglas MD90 sustained damage during taxi at Riyadh Airport following a landing on runway 15R.

Were there any fatalities in the 8 May 2009 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MD90 30 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 8 May 2009 involved a MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MD90 30, operated by Saudia, at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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