Incident Overview
On approach to Zahedan Airport, the crew configured the aircraft for landing in accordance with the checklist. During this process, they realized that the left main landing gear remained stuck in its wheel well. The crew promptly abandoned the landing maneuver and initiated a go-around procedure.
Attempt to Lower Gear
For approximately one hour, the crew followed a holding circuit to burn fuel and attempted to lower the left main landing gear. Despite their efforts, the gear could not be deployed.
Landing and Runway Excursion
Eventually, air traffic control cleared the crew to land on runway 35. After touchdown, the aircraft rolled for about 1,500 meters before veering off the runway to the left. It came to rest in a sandy area adjacent to the runway.
Evacuation and Damage
All 103 occupants evacuated the aircraft safely. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.