Incident Overview
On September 7, 2013, a Bombardier Canadair CL-600-2B19-7763, registered as TC-EJA, operating as a MNG Jet charter flight, executed a landing at Vnukovo International Airport in Moscow, Russian Federation. During the landing, the nose landing gear was extended while both main landing gear remained retracted.
Investigation
The investigation into the incident is being conducted by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) of the Republic of Turkey. The United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has appointed an accredited representative to assist the DGCA's investigation. The NTSB's involvement is due to its role as the state of design for main landing gear components.
Aircraft Details
The aircraft involved was a Bombardier Canadair CL-600-2B19-7763, a regional jet. The registration TC-EJA was previously assigned to the aircraft. The flight was a charter operation under MNG Jet.
Aftermath
No further details regarding injuries, damage, or the circumstances leading to the gear configuration have been released by the investigating authorities. Inquiries about the investigation are directed to the DGCA in Ankara, Turkey.