No fatalities

10 Jan 2020: AIRBUS A321 — Antalya, Turkey

Antalya, Turkey

On 10 Jan 2020, an AIRBUS A321 was involved in an aviation accident near Antalya, Turkey. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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AIRBUS A321
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An Airbus A321 (VQ-BRS) suffered a nose landing gear failure while landing at Antalya Airport on January 1, 2020. The Interstate Aviation Committee (MAK) of Russia is investigating, with assistance from a U.S. accredited representative.

Incident Details

On January 1, 2020, an Airbus A321, registered as VQ-BRS, experienced a nose landing gear (NLG) failure during landing at Antalya Airport (LTAI) in Turkey. The incident is being investigated by the Interstate Aviation Committee (MAK) of Russia.

Investigation

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has received notification of the incident and has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the MAK's investigation. This appointment is made under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, as the United States is the State of Manufacturer of the avionics components installed on the aircraft.

Further Information

All investigative information will be released by the MAK of Russia. No additional details about the extent of damage or any injuries have been provided in the initial notification.