Nose gear collapse during landing

No fatalities • N'Djamena, Chad • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced a nose gear failure upon touchdown, resulting in a runway excursion and the total loss of the airframe.

What happened

During the landing phase of the flight, the aircraft's nose landing gear failed. This structural collapse caused the front of the plane to make contact with the runway surface. Following the failure, the aircraft slid forward along the runway for several dozen meters before eventually coming to a complete stop.

There were no fatalities or injuries reported among the occupants following the incident. However, the impact and subsequent sliding resulted in the aircraft being declared a total loss, as it was written off due to the extent of the damage sustained during the gear collapse.

Probable cause

The failure of the nose landing gear upon touchdown led to the aircraft sliding on its nose.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1989-11-22 Douglas DC-4 accident near N'Djamena, Chad?

An aircraft experienced a nose gear failure upon touchdown, resulting in a runway excursion and the total loss of the airframe.

Were there any fatalities in the 1989-11-22 Douglas DC-4 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1989-11-22 involved a Douglas DC-4, registration TT-EAF, operated by Air Tchad, at N'Djamena, Chad.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The failure of the nose landing gear upon touchdown led to the aircraft sliding on its nose.

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