Aircraft damage following heavy landing at Norilsk-Akylev Airport

No fatalities • Norilsk-Alykel, Russia • Landing (descent or approach)

A Tupolev Tu-154M sustained significant structural damage after a hard landing at Norilsk-Akylev Airport, resulting in the aircraft being declared a total loss.

What happened

On an unspecified date, a Tu-154M was involved in a landing incident at Norilsk-Akylev Airport. During the arrival phase, the aircraft experienced a hard landing on the runway. The impact was severe enough to cause extensive deformation throughout the fuselage.

Following the event, an assessment of the airframe was conducted to determine its airworthiness. Due to the level of structural damage sustained during the touchdown, the aircraft was officially classified as damaged beyond repair.

Findings

  • There were no injuries reported among the occupants following the incident.
  • The primary reason for the loss of the airframe was the severe deformation of the fuselage resulting from the impact.

Probable cause

The aircraft sustained irreparable structural damage due to a high-impact landing.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1988-09-24 Tupolev TU-154 accident near Norilsk-Alykel, Russia?

A Tupolev Tu-154M sustained significant structural damage after a hard landing at Norilsk-Akylev Airport, resulting in the aircraft being declared a total loss.

Were there any fatalities in the 1988-09-24 Tupolev TU-154 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1988-09-24 involved a Tupolev TU-154, registration CCCP-85617, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Norilsk-Alykel, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft sustained irreparable structural damage due to a high-impact landing.

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