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Aircraft nose gear collapse at Kinshasa-N'Djili Airport (RA-48014)

Kinshasa-N'Djili, Democratic Republic of CongoLanding (descent or approach)

On December 31, 1998, an Antonov AN-32 (registration RA-48014) operated by Filair was involved in an aviation accident near Kinshasa-N'Djili, Democratic Republic of Congo during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The nose landing gear collapsed during touchdown in heavy rain. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft experienced a nose gear collapse during landing at Kinshasa-N'Djili Airport in 1998, resulting in a write-off but no fatalities.

What happened

During the year 1998, an aircraft was involved in a landing accident at Kinshasa-N'Djili Airport. The incident occurred while the aircraft was performing its touchdown phase under conditions of heavy rainfall. Upon making contact with the runway, the nose landing gear failed and collapsed, causing the aircraft to come to a halt.

While the structural damage to the aircraft was severe enough to render it a total loss, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among the occupants. The aircraft was subsequently determined to be beyond economical repair.

Findings

  • The accident took place during a period of heavy rain.
  • The primary mechanical failure involved the collapse of the nose gear following touchdown.

Probable cause

The nose landing gear collapsed during touchdown in heavy rain.

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 31 Dec 1998 Antonov AN-32 accident near Kinshasa-N'Djili, Democratic Republic of Congo?

An aircraft experienced a nose gear collapse during landing at Kinshasa-N'Djili Airport in 1998, resulting in a write-off but no fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 31 Dec 1998 Antonov AN-32 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 31 Dec 1998 involved an Antonov AN-32, registration RA-48014, operated by Filair, at Kinshasa-N'Djili, Democratic Republic of Congo.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The nose landing gear collapsed during touchdown in heavy rain.

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