Runway excursion at Yerevan-Zvartnots Airport

No fatalities • Yerevan-Zvartnots, Armenia • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft veered off the runway and struck a concrete wall during landing at Yerevan-Zvartnots Airport, resulting in no fatalities.

What happened

During an approach to Yerevan-Zvartnots Airport, an aircraft encountered challenging weather conditions. As the flight transitioned into the landing phase, the aircraft failed to maintain the proper alignment with the runway centerline, resulting in the plane touching down significantly to the right of the intended path. Following the touchdown, the aircraft lost directional control and drifted off the paved surface. The sequence ended when the vessel collided with a concrete wall located near the runway.

Despite the impact, all 154 occupants managed to evacuate the aircraft without injury. The incident resulted in the aircraft being declared a total loss due to damage sustained during the excursion.

Findings

Investigations into the event identified that the primary factor was the improper alignment with the runway centerline during the landing process, exacerbated by the presence of poor weather conditions at the time of the accident.

Probable cause

The aircraft drifted off the runway centerline during landing in poor weather, leading to a loss of control and a subsequent collision with a wall.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1992-12-05 Tupolev TU-154 accident near Yerevan-Zvartnots, Armenia?

An aircraft veered off the runway and struck a concrete wall during landing at Yerevan-Zvartnots Airport, resulting in no fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1992-12-05 Tupolev TU-154 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1992-12-05 involved a Tupolev TU-154, registration CCCP-85105, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Yerevan-Zvartnots, Armenia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft drifted off the runway centerline during landing in poor weather, leading to a loss of control and a subsequent collision with a wall.

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