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Landing Gear Collapse at Alma-Ata Airport (CCCP-46734)

Almaty, KazakhstanLanding (descent or approach)

On May 19, 1979, an Antonov AN-24 (registration CCCP-46734) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Almaty, Kazakhstan during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of the equipment upon landing for unknown reasons. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft suffered a landing gear collapse upon landing at Alma-Ata Airport, sliding on its belly to a stop. No casualties were reported, and the official investigation attributed the failure to unknown equipment issues.

Incident Overview During a landing at Alma-Ata Airport, the aircraft's landing gear collapsed. Following the structural failure, the airplane slid along the ground on its belly before coming to a complete stop. The incident resulted in no casualties. ## Official Investigation Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was the failure of the equipment upon landing for unknown reasons. The investigation noted that the aircraft's weight at the time of landing was within acceptable limits. Additionally, the official findings confirmed that the crew had properly completed the touchdown.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 May 1979 Antonov AN-24 accident near Almaty, Kazakhstan?

An aircraft suffered a landing gear collapse upon landing at Alma-Ata Airport, sliding on its belly to a stop. No casualties were reported, and the official investigation attributed the failure to unknown equipment issues.

Were there any fatalities in the 19 May 1979 Antonov AN-24 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 May 1979 involved an Antonov AN-24, registration CCCP-46734, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Almaty, Kazakhstan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Failure of the equipment upon landing for unknown reasons.

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