Undercarriage failure during landing

No fatalities • Velikiy Burluk, Ukraine • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced a landing gear collapse upon touchdown, resulting in the aircraft coming to a halt on the runway with no injuries reported.

What happened

During the final phase of flight, the aircraft experienced a mechanical failure involving its landing gear. As the plane made contact with the ground, the undercarriage collapsed, preventing a standard rollout.

Following the loss of structural support from the gear, the aircraft slid along the surface before eventually coming to a complete stop. Despite the impact and the subsequent stoppage, there were no reported fatalities or injuries among the occupants.

Findings

  • The primary factor in the incident was the failure of the undercarriage during the landing sequence.

Probable cause

The collapse of the aircraft's undercarriage upon touchdown.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1989-03-27 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Velikiy Burluk, Ukraine?

An aircraft experienced a landing gear collapse upon touchdown, resulting in the aircraft coming to a halt on the runway with no injuries reported.

Were there any fatalities in the 1989-03-27 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1989-03-27 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-07372, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Velikiy Burluk, Ukraine.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The collapse of the aircraft's undercarriage upon touchdown.

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