On June 16, 1984, an Ilyushin II-18 (registration LZ-BEP) operated by Balkan Bulgarian Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Sana'a, Yemen during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Wrong approach configuration on part of the flying crew. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft landed nose gear first at Sana'a Airport, bounced four times, overran the runway, lost its undercarriage, and was damaged beyond repair. All 18 occupants escaped uninjured.
Incident Overview
An aircraft on approach to Sana'a Airport was flown in a nose-down attitude, resulting in a landing with the nose gear contacting the runway first. The aircraft subsequently bounced four times before making a firm touchdown. Unable to stop within the remaining runway distance, it overran the end of the strip, losing its undercarriage in the process and coming to rest.
Occupant Status and Damage
All 18 occupants aboard the aircraft evacuated without injury. However, the aircraft sustained damage beyond economical repair.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined the probable cause to be a wrong approach configuration on the part of the flying crew.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 16 Jun 1984 Ilyushin II-18 accident near Sana'a, Yemen?
An aircraft landed nose gear first at Sana'a Airport, bounced four times, overran the runway, lost its undercarriage, and was damaged beyond repair. All 18 occupants escaped uninjured.
Were there any fatalities in the 16 Jun 1984 Ilyushin II-18 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 16 Jun 1984 involved an Ilyushin II-18, registration LZ-BEP, operated by Balkan Bulgarian Airlines, at Sana'a, Yemen.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
Wrong approach configuration on part of the flying crew.
