No fatalities

2014-11-07: Boeing 737-400 (YA-PIE) — Ariana Afghan Airlines — Kabul, Afghanistan

Kabul, AfghanistanLanding (descent or approach)

On November 7, 2014, a Boeing 737-400 (registration YA-PIE) operated by Ariana Afghan Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Kabul, Afghanistan during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The collapse of the right main landing gear upon touchdown caused the engine nacelle to strike the runway. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 14 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Boeing 737-400
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An aircraft experienced a landing gear failure upon touchdown at Kabul Airport, resulting in engine damage and an emergency evacuation.

What happened

During the landing phase at Kabul Airport on runway 29, the aircraft experienced a mechanical failure immediately following touchdown. The right main landing gear collapsed as the plane made contact with the runway surface. This structural failure caused the right engine nacelle to impact the ground.

Following the impact, the aircraft continued to slide along the runway for several dozen meters before the movement ceased. Despite the severity of the gear collapse, all individuals on board were able to evacuate the aircraft without injury. The incident resulted in zero fatalities and zero injuries.

Findings

  • The primary issue involved the collapse of the right main landing gear during the landing roll.
  • The impact of the engine nacelle against the runway caused significant structural damage to the airframe.
  • The aircraft was declared a total loss, as the damage sustained was beyond repair.

Probable cause

The collapse of the right main landing gear upon touchdown caused the engine nacelle to strike the runway.