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.
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.
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