No fatalities

Undercarriage failure during landing leads to aircraft excursion (CCCP-40593)

Ivanovka, KazakhstanLanding (descent or approach)

On June 15, 1989, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-40593) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Ivanovka, Kazakhstan during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The collapse of the landing gear during the landing phase caused the aircraft to depart the runway and enter a ravine. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

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.