Landing gear collapse at Luxor Airport

No fatalities • Luxor, Egypt • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced a main landing gear failure during its arrival at Luxor Airport, resulting in significant damage to the airframe.

What happened

During the landing phase at Luxor Airport, an aircraft experienced a mechanical failure involving its landing gear. Specifically, one of the main landing gear assemblies collapsed as the plane touched down on the runway. Following this structural failure, the aircraft continued to move along the ground, sliding for several dozen meters before the motion ceased.

While the incident resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board. The event concluded once the plane came to a complete stop on the airfield.

Findings

Official investigations into the incident have noted that the primary factor was the failure of the landing gear during touchdown. At this time, the specific reason for the collapse of the main gear remains undetermined.

Probable cause

The exact reason for the collapse of the main landing gear during the landing sequence has not been established.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1970-01-30 Antonov AN-24 accident near Luxor, Egypt?

An aircraft experienced a main landing gear failure during its arrival at Luxor Airport, resulting in significant damage to the airframe.

Were there any fatalities in the 1970-01-30 Antonov AN-24 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1970-01-30 involved a Antonov AN-24, registration SU-AOK, operated by United Arab Airlines, at Luxor, Egypt.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The exact reason for the collapse of the main landing gear during the landing sequence has not been established.

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