No fatalities

2004-11-22: Avro 748 (99-999) — Royal Thai Air Force - Kong Thap Akat Thai — Bangkok-Don Mueang, Thailand

Bangkok-Don Mueang, ThailandLanding (descent or approach)

On November 22, 2004, an Avro 748 (registration 99-999) operated by Royal Thai Air Force - Kong Thap Akat Thai was involved in an aviation accident near Bangkok-Don Mueang, Thailand during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The nose landing gear failed during the landing sequence for reasons that have not yet been identified. 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)Primary reportUpdated 1781200015Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft experienced a nose gear failure upon touchdown, resulting in a runway excursion and significant airframe damage.

What happened

During the landing phase of the flight, the aircraft's nose landing gear failed to support the weight of the plane, leading to a structural collapse. Following the impact of the nose on the runway, the aircraft type slid for several dozen meters before the movement ceased.

Despite the intensity of the impact and the subsequent slide, there were no injuries reported among the occupants. All individuals on board managed to evacuate the aircraft safely. However, the structural damage sustained during the incident was severe enough that the aircraft was declared a total loss, being damaged beyond repair.

Findings

Investigations into the incident focused on the mechanical failure of the landing gear. The primary factor identified was the failure of the nose gear at the moment of touchdown. At this time, the specific underlying reason for why the gear collapsed remains undetermined.

Probable cause

The nose landing gear failed during the landing sequence for reasons that have not yet been identified.