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1973-08-29: Tupolev TU-104 (OK-MDE) — CSA Czech Airlines - Československé Státní Aerolinie — Nicosia, Cyprus

Nicosia, CyprusLanding (descent or approach)

On August 29, 1973, a Tupolev TU-104 (registration OK-MDE) operated by CSA Czech Airlines - Československé Státní Aerolinie was involved in an aviation accident near Nicosia, Cyprus during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The failure of the pilot to stop the aircraft within the nominally adequate runway distance available and the subsequent entry of the aircraft into a right turn at high speed, as a result of which the aircraft was subjected to lateral centrifugal forces and… 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 1781232342Data APIEditorial standards

Aircraft veered right after touchdown, departed runway, and caught fire about 150 meters from the end. All 70 occupants evacuated; nine suffered injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

Accident

Following touchdown on runway 14 at Nicosia Airport, the aircraft deviated to the right, subsequently veered off the runway surface, and came to rest in flames approximately 150 meters from the end of the runway. The aircraft was destroyed by the fire.

Occupants and Injuries

All 70 occupants on board escaped the aircraft. Nine of them sustained injuries.

Probable Cause

The official investigation determined the probable cause to be the failure of the pilot to stop the aircraft within the nominally adequate runway distance available, and the subsequent entry of the aircraft into a right turn at high speed. As a result, the aircraft was subjected to lateral centrifugal forces and side skidded off the runway.

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