What happened
In August 2009, an aircraft was performing a takeoff roll at Zarafshon Airport when the crew initiated the retraction of the undercarriage prematurely. This action caused the aircraft to settle onto its belly while still on the runway. The movement resulted in the plane sliding for several dozen meters before the sequence ended.
As a result of the impact with the ground, the aircraft sustained damage that was classified as beyond repair. There were no injuries reported among the occupants during the incident.
Findings
- The primary cause of the accident was the premature retraction of the landing gear by the crew during the takeoff phase.