No fatalities

Aircraft Overruns Wet Runway at Varna Airport, Loses Nose Gear (LZ-BTD)

Varna, BulgariaLanding (descent or approach)

On June 5, 1992, a Tupolev TU-154 (registration LZ-BTD) operated by Balkan Bulgarian Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Varna, Bulgaria during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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 LZ-BTD
Aircraft registered LZ-BTD. Photo: G B_NZ / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

An aircraft landing on wet runway 27 at Varna Airport overran after touching down too far, losing its nose gear. All 134 occupants evacuated, with minor injuries reported.

Accident

The approach to Varna Airport was conducted in poor weather conditions with limited visibility due to heavy rainfall. The aircraft landed too far down the wet runway 27 and was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It subsequently overran the runway, causing the nose gear to separate, and came to rest.

Aftermath

All 134 occupants, most of whom were Swedish tourists, were evacuated safely from the aircraft. However, several passengers sustained minor injuries during the evacuation.

Aircraft Damage

The aircraft sustained substantial damage, including the loss of its nose gear. It was subsequently written off as a result of the accident.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 5 Jun 1992 Tupolev TU-154 accident near Varna, Bulgaria?

An aircraft landing on wet runway 27 at Varna Airport overran after touching down too far, losing its nose gear. All 134 occupants evacuated, with minor injuries reported.

Were there any fatalities in the 5 Jun 1992 Tupolev TU-154 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 Jun 1992 involved a Tupolev TU-154, registration LZ-BTD, operated by Balkan Bulgarian Airlines, at Varna, Bulgaria.