Asmara Airport Takeoff Accident: Right Main Gear Collapse (ET-AAZ)

Incident Overview and Outcome During the takeoff roll at Asmara Airport, the right main gear of the aircraft collapsed. Following the structural failure, the airplane veered off the runway to the right and eventually came to rest. All occupants were able to evacuate the aircraft safely. The incident resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was the failure of the right main gear during the takeoff roll. The specific reasons for the gear failure were not identified in the official findings.