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Landing gear collapse during arrival at Ust-Maya (CCCP-01189)

Ust-Maya, RussiaLanding (descent or approach)

On November 16, 1965, an Antonov AN-2 (registration CCCP-01189) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Ust-Maya, Russia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The collapse of the aircraft's undercarriage during touchdown on a snow-covered runway. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-14Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft experienced a landing gear failure while touching down on a snow-covered runway in Ust-Maya, resulting in the loss of the airframe.

What happened

During an approach to the airport at Ust-Maya, an aircraft experienced a mechanical failure during the landing phase. As the plane touched down on a runway covered in snow, the undercarriage collapsed. The impact caused significant damage to the airframe, leading to the aircraft being declared a total loss.

Despite the severity of the gear collapse, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board. The incident resulted in the destruction of the vehicle, but all occupants escaped without harm.

Findings

  • The primary factor in the accident was the failure of the landing gear during touchdown.
  • The presence of snow on the runway surface at the time of the event was a notable environmental condition during the landing sequence.

Probable cause

The collapse of the aircraft's undercarriage during touchdown on a snow-covered runway.

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 16 Nov 1965 Antonov AN-2 accident near Ust-Maya, Russia?

An aircraft experienced a landing gear failure while touching down on a snow-covered runway in Ust-Maya, resulting in the loss of the airframe.

Were there any fatalities in the 16 Nov 1965 Antonov AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 16 Nov 1965 involved an Antonov AN-2, registration CCCP-01189, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Ust-Maya, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The collapse of the aircraft's undercarriage during touchdown on a snow-covered runway.

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