No fatalities

Aircraft damage during landing at Prague-Ruzyne Airport (OK-AFB)

Prague-Ruzyne, Czech RepublicLanding (descent or approach)

On October 11, 1988, a Tupolev TU-134 (registration OK-AFB) operated by CSA Czech Airlines - Československé Státní Aerolinie was involved in an aviation accident near Prague-Ruzyne, Czech Republic during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft sustained irreparable damage due to a high-impact landing on the runway. 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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Aircraft registered OK-AFB
Aircraft registered OK-AFB. Photo: János Korom Dr. / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

An aircraft sustained significant damage following a heavy landing at Prague-Ruzyne Airport, resulting in the airframe being declared a total loss.

What happened

During an approach to Prague-Ruzyne Airport, an aircraft experienced a high-impact landing. The force of the touchdown was severe enough that the airframe sustained extensive structural damage throughout the vessel. Following an assessment by maintenance personnel, the aircraft was determined to be damaged beyond repair.

Despite the severity of the impact, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board during the incident. The flight was in the landing phase when the hard touchdown occurred.

Findings

The primary factor contributing to the destruction of the aircraft was the hard landing upon arrival at the destination airport.

Probable cause

The aircraft sustained irreparable damage due to a high-impact landing on the runway.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 11 Oct 1988 Tupolev TU-134 accident near Prague-Ruzyne, Czech Republic?

An aircraft sustained significant damage following a heavy landing at Prague-Ruzyne Airport, resulting in the airframe being declared a total loss.

Were there any fatalities in the 11 Oct 1988 Tupolev TU-134 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 11 Oct 1988 involved a Tupolev TU-134, registration OK-AFB, operated by CSA Czech Airlines - Československé Státní Aerolinie, at Prague-Ruzyne, Czech Republic.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft sustained irreparable damage due to a high-impact landing on the runway.