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Landing Gear Collapse After Inadvertent Retraction Attempt During Taxi at Norilsk-Alykel (RA-26568)

Norilsk-Alykel, RussiaLanding (descent or approach)

On August 24, 1998, an Antonov AN-26 (registration RA-26568) operated by Yeniseiski Meridian was involved in an aviation accident near Norilsk-Alykel, Russia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of the crew who mistakenly raised the landing gear during the deceleration procedure and an excessive speed while taxiing. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During landing at Norilsk-Alykel, the captain inadvertently raised the landing gear. After entering the taxiway, increased speed caused gear unloading and damper decompression, leading to right main gear collapse. All 20 occupants escaped uninjured.

Accident Details

A flight from Dikson landed at Norilsk-Alykel Airport at a speed of 200 km/h. Following touchdown, the crew initiated the braking procedure. The captain inadvertently raised the landing gear, but because the gear were locked down, they remained extended.

After the aircraft entered the taxiway, the crew increased power. As the speed reached 135 km/h, an unloading of the landing gear and a decompression of the right hand main landing gear damper occurred. This caused the right main gear to collapse slowly.

The airplane went out of control, veered to the right, and came to rest off the taxiway. All 20 occupants escaped uninjured. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable Cause

The official investigation attributed the accident to failure of the crew who mistakenly raised the landing gear during the deceleration procedure and an excessive speed while taxiing.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 24 Aug 1998 Antonov AN-26 accident near Norilsk-Alykel, Russia?

During landing at Norilsk-Alykel, the captain inadvertently raised the landing gear. After entering the taxiway, increased speed caused gear unloading and damper decompression, leading to right main gear collapse. All 20 occupants escaped uninjured.

Were there any fatalities in the 24 Aug 1998 Antonov AN-26 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 24 Aug 1998 involved an Antonov AN-26, registration RA-26568, operated by Yeniseiski Meridian, at Norilsk-Alykel, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Failure of the crew who mistakenly raised the landing gear during the deceleration procedure and an excessive speed while taxiing.

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