Right main gear collapse during landing at Kabul Airport

No fatalities • Kabul, Afghanistan • Landing (descent or approach)

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2014-11-07 Boeing 737-400 accident near Kabul, Afghanistan?

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

Were there any fatalities in the 2014-11-07 Boeing 737-400 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2014-11-07 involved a Boeing 737-400, registration YA-PIE, operated by Ariana Afghan Airlines, at Kabul, Afghanistan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

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

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