On December 30, 2014, a Boeing 737-400 (registration AP-BJN) operated by Shaheen Air was involved in an aviation accident near Lahore-Allama Muhammad Iqbal, Pakistan during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The left main gear partially collapsed after it suffered a bird strike (rapacious) on approach. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 9 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
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An aircraft landed on runway 36L at Lahore Airport when the left main gear collapsed after a bird strike, causing a veer-off. All 172 occupants evacuated safely; the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Accident Details
Following an uneventful flight from Karachi, the crew completed the approach and landing on runway 36L at Lahore-Allama Muhammad Iqbal Airport. After touchdown, the crew initiated the braking procedure when the left main gear partially collapsed. Control was lost and the aircraft veered to the right before coming to rest in a grassy area. All 172 occupants evacuated safely and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Investigation Findings
The official investigation determined that the left main gear partially collapsed after it suffered a bird strike (rapacious) on approach.
Probable cause
The left main gear partially collapsed after it suffered a bird strike (rapacious) on approach.
