Aircraft overrun during landing in rainy conditions

No fatalities • Istanbul-Atatürk, Turkey • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft overran the runway during a rainy approach, resulting in gear collapse and an excursion into soft ground.

What happened

During an approach conducted in rainy weather, the crew of the aircraft attempted to land on the available runway. Following touchdown, the aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently within the remaining runway length, leading to a runway overrun. As the plane exited the paved surface and encountered soft terrain, the nose gear and the left main landing gear both collapsed.

The sequence of events concluded when the aircraft came to a halt against an embankment. While the majority of the occupants managed to exit the aircraft without injuries, one individual—the navigator positioned in the nose of the plane—was the only person not among the uninjured.

Probable cause

The aircraft was unable to stop within the available runway distance during a rainy approach, leading to an excursion into soft ground.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1969-11-19 Tupolev TU-134 accident near Istanbul-Atatürk, Turkey?

An aircraft overran the runway during a rainy approach, resulting in gear collapse and an excursion into soft ground.

Were there any fatalities in the 1969-11-19 Tupolev TU-134 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1969-11-19 involved a Tupolev TU-134, registration HA-LBA, operated by Malév Hungarian Airlines - Magyar Légiközlekedési Vallalat, at Istanbul-Atatürk, Turkey.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft was unable to stop within the available runway distance during a rainy approach, leading to an excursion into soft ground.

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