Aircraft ground excursion following gear collapse

No fatalities • Isfahan-Shahid Beheshti, Iran • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced a hard landing and subsequent gear failure during touchdown, resulting in a runway excursion and hull loss.

What happened

During the landing phase of the flight, the aircraft experienced an unusually forceful impact with the runway surface. Following this heavy touchdown, the left main landing gear suffered a structural collapse. This mechanical failure caused the aircraft to veer toward the left side of the runway.

The movement continued until the aircraft eventually came to a complete stop off the paved surface. While the incident resulted in the total loss of the airframe, there were zero fatalities and no injuries reported among the occupants.

Findings

  • The specific reason for the high-impact landing remains undetermined.
  • The primary factor leading to the excursion was the collapse of the left main gear upon contact with the ground.

Probable cause

The cause of the hard landing that led to the landing gear failure is currently unknown.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1965-02-15 Vickers Viscount accident near Isfahan-Shahid Beheshti, Iran?

An aircraft experienced a hard landing and subsequent gear failure during touchdown, resulting in a runway excursion and hull loss.

Were there any fatalities in the 1965-02-15 Vickers Viscount accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1965-02-15 involved a Vickers Viscount, registration EP-AHC, operated by Iran Air, at Isfahan-Shahid Beheshti, Iran.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the hard landing that led to the landing gear failure is currently unknown.

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