On December 31, 1988, a Vickers Viscount (registration 9Q-CTS) operated by Filair was involved in an aviation accident near Tshikapa, Democratic Republic of Congo during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The failure of the nose landing gear during the landing sequence caused the aircraft to slide along the runway. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft experienced a nose gear failure upon touchdown in 1988, resulting in a runway excursion with no injuries reported.
What happened
During the landing phase of the flight, the aircraft's nose landing gear failed. This structural collapse occurred as the plane was touching down on the runway. Following the failure, the aircraft continued to move forward, sliding for several dozen meters across the ground before the movement ceased.
While the specific day and month of the incident are not recorded, the event took place at some point during 1988. There were no fatalities or injuries reported among the occupants following the mishap.
Findings
The primary mechanical issue involved the collapse of the nose gear upon contact with the runway.
The aircraft remained intact but underwent a short excursion after the landing gear failed.
Probable cause
The failure of the nose landing gear during the landing sequence caused the aircraft to slide along the runway.
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