Emergency landing and post-crash fire at Krasnoyarsk-Severny Airport

2 fatalities • Krasnoyarsk-Yemelyanovo (Severny), Russia • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced a landing gear malfunction during takeoff, leading to an emergency touchdown in a grassy area and a subsequent fire that resulted in two fatalities.

What happened

During the takeoff roll at 18:58 local time, a mechanical problem developed with the right main landing gear. Following rotation, the flight crew found that the landing gear could not be retracted during the initial climb phase. After notifying air traffic control of the situation, the crew performed several holding patterns over the area to reduce the aircraft's weight by burning fuel.

Approximately one hour later, the aircraft returned to Krasnoyarsk-Severny Airport. The pilot attempted an emergency landing on a grassy field situated roughly 100 meters to the right of the primary runway. The aircraft touched down at a speed of 205 km/h and traveled approximately 70 meters before the right main gear collapsed. This collapse caused the aircraft to roll for several dozen meters, eventually coming to a stop as it caught fire.

Findings

While all 53 occupants managed to evacuate the cabin, the fire resulted in significant injuries. Three passengers sustained serious burns during the incident, and two fatalities occurred when two of those individuals died from their injuries several days after the accident.

Probable cause

The right main landing gear failed because of fatigue cracks present in the main cylinder.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1980-04-14 Antonov AN-24 accident near Krasnoyarsk-Yemelyanovo (Severny), Russia?

An aircraft experienced a landing gear malfunction during takeoff, leading to an emergency touchdown in a grassy area and a subsequent fire that resulted in two fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1980-04-14 Antonov AN-24 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1980-04-14 involved a Antonov AN-24, registration CCCP-47732, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Krasnoyarsk-Yemelyanovo (Severny), Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The right main landing gear failed because of fatigue cracks present in the main cylinder.

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