Nose gear collapse during landing at Chulman Airport

No fatalities • Chulman, Russia • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced a nose gear failure immediately after touchdown at Chulman Airport, resulting in the plane sliding along the runway.

What happened

During an arrival at Chulman Airport, an aircraft experienced a structural failure of its landing gear. After completing a 52-meter roll following touchdown, the nose gear collapsed under the weight of the plane. This failure caused the aircraft to slide forward on its nose until it eventually came to a complete stop.

There were no fatalities or injuries reported as a result of this incident. The aircraft remained intact despite the impact with the runway surface.

Findings

Investigations into the event identified several contributing elements to the gear failure. The collapse was triggered by a hard landing that occurred while the aircraft was operating under unfavorable wind conditions. Additionally, the poor state of the runway surface at Chulman Airport played a significant role in the sequence of events leading to the nose gear's structural compromise.

Probable cause

The nose gear failed due to the impact of a hard landing exacerbated by adverse winds and degraded runway conditions.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1984-07-04 Let L-410 accident near Chulman, Russia?

An aircraft experienced a nose gear failure immediately after touchdown at Chulman Airport, resulting in the plane sliding along the runway.

Were there any fatalities in the 1984-07-04 Let L-410 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1984-07-04 involved a Let L-410, registration CCCP-67276, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Chulman, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?