No fatalities

1982-08-28: Antonov AN-24 (YI-ALN) — Iraqi Airways — An-Nāşirīyah, Iraq

An-Nāşirīyah, IraqTakeoff (climb)

On August 28, 1982, an Antonov AN-24 (registration YI-ALN) operated by Iraqi Airways was involved in an aviation accident near An-Nāşirīyah, Iraq during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The collapse of the undercarriage during the takeoff roll led to a loss of aircraft control. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781221206Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft experienced a loss of control following a landing gear failure during its takeoff roll, resulting in no injuries.

What happened

During the initial stages of the takeoff roll, the aircraft experienced a sudden mechanical failure when the undercarriage collapsed. This structural failure led to an immediate loss of directional control for the crew. The incident occurred while the aircraft was still on the ground, attempting to gain sufficient speed for departure.

Despite the severity of the gear collapse and the subsequent loss of control, there were no reported fatalities or injuries resulting from the event. The aircraft remained on the runway surface during the sequence of events, and no other vehicles or structures were involved in the mishap.

Probable cause

The collapse of the undercarriage during the takeoff roll led to a loss of aircraft control.