Undercarriage failure during landing leads to aircraft excursion

No fatalities • Ivanovka, Kazakhstan • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced a landing gear collapse upon touchdown, resulting in the plane coming to rest in a nearby ravine with no injuries reported.

What happened

During the landing phase of the flight, the aircraft experienced a mechanical failure involving its undercarriage. As the plane touched down, the landing gear collapsed, preventing a controlled rollout on the runway surface. Consequently, the aircraft veered off the prepared surface and transitioned into a ravine.

Despite the impact and the subsequent position of the aircraft in the terrain, there were no fatalities or injuries sustained by those on board. The aircraft remained intact enough to prevent further harm during the excursion.

Findings

  • The primary factor in the accident was the loss of the undercarriage functionality upon contact with the ground.

Probable cause

The collapse of the landing gear during the landing phase caused the aircraft to depart the runway and enter a ravine.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1989-06-15 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Ivanovka, Kazakhstan?

An aircraft experienced a landing gear collapse upon touchdown, resulting in the plane coming to rest in a nearby ravine with no injuries reported.

Were there any fatalities in the 1989-06-15 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1989-06-15 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-40593, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Ivanovka, Kazakhstan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The collapse of the landing gear during the landing phase caused the aircraft to depart the runway and enter a ravine.

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