Nose gear collapse during landing at Manado-Sam Ratulangi Airport

No fatalities • Manado-Sam Ratulangi, Indonesia • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced a nose gear failure upon touchdown at Manado-Sam Ratulangi Airport, resulting in the plane sliding off the runway.

What happened

During the landing phase at Manado-Sam Ratulangi Airport, the aircraft's nose gear failed immediately after making contact with the runway. Following the collapse of the landing gear, the plane slid along its undercarriage and subsequently veered away from the active runway before coming to a complete stop.

Despite the severity of the impact and the subsequent slide, there were no injuries reported among the 45 people on board. While all occupants successfully evacuated the aircraft, the structural damage sustained during the incident was so significant that the plane was declared a total loss.

Findings

Official investigations into the accident concluded that the primary factor was the collapse of the nose gear during the landing sequence. At the time of the report, the specific underlying reason for the mechanical failure remained undetermined.

Probable cause

The nose gear failed upon touchdown for reasons that were not identified.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1982-12-10 Avro 748 accident near Manado-Sam Ratulangi, Indonesia?

An aircraft experienced a nose gear failure upon touchdown at Manado-Sam Ratulangi Airport, resulting in the plane sliding off the runway.

Were there any fatalities in the 1982-12-10 Avro 748 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1982-12-10 involved a Avro 748, registration PK-IHI, operated by Bouraq Indonesia Airlines, at Manado-Sam Ratulangi, Indonesia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The nose gear failed upon touchdown for reasons that were not identified.

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