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Nose gear collapse during landing (TT-EAF)

N'Djamena, ChadLanding (descent or approach)

On November 22, 1989, a Douglas DC-4 (registration TT-EAF) operated by Air Tchad was involved in an aviation accident near N'Djamena, Chad during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The failure of the nose landing gear upon touchdown led to the aircraft sliding on its nose. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

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.

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