No fatalities

1992-01-24: Tupolev TU-134 (CCCP-65053) — Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines — Batumi, Georgia

Batumi, GeorgiaLanding (descent or approach)

On January 24, 1992, a Tupolev TU-134 (registration CCCP-65053) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Batumi, Georgia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Inadequate removal of snow from the runway surface prevented the aircraft from stopping within the available runway length. 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.

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An aircraft experienced a runway excursion at Batumi Airport after failing to stop during the landing roll, resulting in significant damage.

What happened

During the landing phase at Batumi Airport, the aircraft was unable to decelerate sufficiently before the end of the runway. As the vessel attempted to stop within the available distance, it overran the runway surface. During the excursion, the aircraft sustained damage to its nose gear, which subsequently detached from the airframe. The aircraft eventually came to a complete stop after the overrun.

There were no fatalities or injuries reported among the occupants during the incident. However, the aircraft sustained damage that was classified as beyond repair.

Findings

Investigations into the incident highlighted environmental conditions as a significant factor. It was noted that the runway surface had not been completely cleared of snow prior to the arrival of the aircraft, which likely contributed to the loss of braking effectiveness.

Probable cause

Inadequate removal of snow from the runway surface prevented the aircraft from stopping within the available runway length.