Aircraft nose gear collapse during taxi at Blagoveshchensk-Ignatyevo Airport

No fatalities • Blagoveshchensk, Russia • Taxiing

An aircraft sustained heavy damage after its nose gear collapsed during an evasive maneuver to avoid a vehicle on a taxiway.

What happened

During taxi operations at Blagoveshchensk-Ignatyevo Airport, the pilot encountered a bus on the taxiway. In an attempt to prevent a collision with the vehicle, the pilot performed an evasive maneuver. During this movement, the aircraft's nose gear struck a drainage ditch measuring 25 cm in depth on the left side of the taxiway.

The impact caused the nose gear to collapse, bringing the aircraft to a halt. There were no fatalities or injuries among the 14 occupants on board, all of whom were able to evacuate the aircraft safely. The incident resulted in the aircraft being declared a total loss due to damage beyond repair.

Findings

  • The primary cause of the gear failure was the impact with a drainage ditch during an emergency maneuver.

Probable cause

The nose gear collapsed after the aircraft struck a shallow drainage ditch while the pilot was maneuvering to avoid a bus.

Related events

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1994-06-14 Let L-410 accident near Blagoveshchensk, Russia?

An aircraft sustained heavy damage after its nose gear collapsed during an evasive maneuver to avoid a vehicle on a taxiway.

Were there any fatalities in the 1994-06-14 Let L-410 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1994-06-14 involved a Let L-410, registration RA-67470, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Blagoveshchensk, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The nose gear collapsed after the aircraft struck a shallow drainage ditch while the pilot was maneuvering to avoid a bus.

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