Right main gear collapse during landing at Mirny Airport

No fatalities • Mirny, Russia • Landing (descent or approach)

A landing accident involving a gear collapse occurred at Mirny Airport, resulting in no injuries to the crew but significant damage to the aircraft.

What happened

During the landing phase at Mirny Airport, an aircraft experienced a mechanical failure upon contact with the runway. As the plane touched down, the right main landing gear collapsed under the weight of the aircraft.

Following this structural failure, the pilot lost control of the vehicle, causing it to veer toward the right side of the runway. The aircraft eventually came to a stop after departing the paved surface. Despite the impact and the subsequent excursion from the runway, all six crew members were able to evacuate the plane without sustaining any injuries.

Findings

  • The primary event was triggered by the collapse of the right main landing gear during touchdown.
  • The aircraft sustained damage that required repair following the incident.

Probable cause

The collapse of the right main landing gear upon touchdown caused the aircraft to veer off the runway.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1969-06-25 Antonov AN-12 accident near Mirny, Russia?

A landing accident involving a gear collapse occurred at Mirny Airport, resulting in no injuries to the crew but significant damage to the aircraft.

Were there any fatalities in the 1969-06-25 Antonov AN-12 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1969-06-25 involved a Antonov AN-12, registration CCCP-11380, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Mirny, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The collapse of the right main landing gear upon touchdown caused the aircraft to veer off the runway.

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