On July 20, 2014, an ATR72-200 (registration S2-AFN) operated by United Airways - Bangladesh was involved in an aviation accident near Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
After an uneventful flight from Dhaka, an aircraft landing in heavy rain at Cox's Bazar experienced a nose gear collapse. The airplane slid on its nose before stopping on the runway, blocking it for 22 hours. All 48 occupants evacuated safely, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Incident Overview
Following an uneventful flight from Dhaka, the crew began the approach to Cox's Bazar amid poor weather conditions characterized by heavy rainfall. Upon touchdown, the nose gear collapsed, causing the aircraft to slide on its nose for several dozen meters before coming to rest in the middle of the runway. The runway remained blocked for approximately 22 hours as a result.
Evacuation and Damage
All 48 occupants on board evacuated the aircraft safely. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.
Investigation
The investigation into the incident is ongoing. No probable cause has been stated in the source material.
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