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.