Aircraft damage following hard landing at Chita Airport

No fatalities • Chita-Kadala, Russia • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft sustained irreparable damage following a hard landing at Chita Airport during the latter half of 2011.

What happened

During a period spanning from 30 March 2011 to 29 December 2011, an aircraft was involved in an accident at Chita Airport. The event occurred during the landing phase of the flight, resulting in a hard landing. The impact caused structural damage to the airframe that was deemed beyond repair. Following this incident, the aircraft was removed from the Russian civil registry.

There were no injuries reported as a result of this occurrence. The incident took place within the timeframe before the aircraft's registration was officially cancelled.

Findings

  • The primary cause of the damage was a hard landing upon arrival at the airport.

Probable cause

The aircraft sustained irreparable damage due to the impact of a hard landing.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2011-12-31 Antonov AN-24 accident near Chita-Kadala, Russia?

An aircraft sustained irreparable damage following a hard landing at Chita Airport during the latter half of 2011.

Were there any fatalities in the 2011-12-31 Antonov AN-24 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2011-12-31 involved a Antonov AN-24, registration RA-46683, operated by Katekavia, at Chita-Kadala, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft sustained irreparable damage due to the impact of a hard landing.

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