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Aircraft Bounces Three Times During Landing, Nose Gear Collapses, and Aircraft Destroyed in Post-Crash Fire (CCCP-46551)

Kenkiyak, KazakhstanLanding (descent or approach)

On June 2, 1990, an Antonov AN-24 (registration CCCP-46551) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Kenkiyak, Kazakhstan during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Wrong approach configuration on part of the crew who completed an approach and landing in a nose-down attitude with excessive speed and rate of descent. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft bounced three times on landing, causing nose gear collapse and a runway overrun. It came to rest 83 meters past the runway end and caught fire. All 33 occupants evacuated safely.

Incident

The crew continued the approach with an excessive rate of descent and at too high speed. Upon touchdown, the aircraft bounced three times before landing on its nose gear, which collapsed. The aircraft then slid for several dozen meters and overran the runway, coming to rest 83 meters beyond the runway end. The aircraft burst into flames.

Occupant Evacuation

All 33 occupants were evacuated safely.

Aircraft Damage

The aircraft was destroyed.

Probable Cause

The official investigation determined the probable cause to be wrong approach configuration on the part of the crew, who completed an approach and landing in a nose-down attitude with excessive speed and rate of descent. It was also determined that the braking systems were partially inoperative due to hydraulic failure, which was considered as a contributing factor.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2 Jun 1990 Antonov AN-24 accident near Kenkiyak, Kazakhstan?

An aircraft bounced three times on landing, causing nose gear collapse and a runway overrun. It came to rest 83 meters past the runway end and caught fire. All 33 occupants evacuated safely.

Were there any fatalities in the 2 Jun 1990 Antonov AN-24 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2 Jun 1990 involved an Antonov AN-24, registration CCCP-46551, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Kenkiyak, Kazakhstan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Wrong approach configuration on part of the crew who completed an approach and landing in a nose-down attitude with excessive speed and rate of descent. It was also determined that the braking systems were partially inoperative due to hydraulic failure, which was considered as a contributing factor.

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