No fatalities

Kuwait Airways Cargo Aircraft Landing Gear Collapse in Lahore (OD-ACN)

Lahore, PakistanLanding (descent or approach)

On April 6, 1962, an Avro 685 York (registration OD-ACN) operated by Kuwait Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Lahore, Pakistan during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A Kuwait Airways cargo aircraft leased from TMA of Lebanon suffered a main landing gear collapse on touchdown in Lahore. The aircraft slid to a stop, leaving the three crew members unharmed but the plane damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview and Operational Context A cargo aircraft operated by Kuwait Airways and leased from TMA of Lebanon was completing a flight from Kabul to Lahore when an accident occurred during landing. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, exact date, or precise location beyond the destination city of Lahore. ## Accident Sequence During touchdown, one of the main landing gear assemblies collapsed. Following the gear failure, the aircraft slid for several yards before coming to rest. The source does not provide additional details about runway conditions, weather, or the specific cause of the gear collapse. ## Damage and Casualties All three crew members on board were reported unhurt. The aircraft sustained damage that was assessed as beyond repair. No passenger injuries or fatalities were mentioned, consistent with the cargo operation described in the source.