Incident Overview
Date: Friday 5 September 1986
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-24RV
Owner/operator: Tarom
Registration Number: YR-AMF
Location: Cluj Airport (CLJ) –
ÿ Romania
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 55
Component Affected: Cockpit and surrounding areas of the aircraft, specifically the cockpit and the area immediately surrounding the pilot and flight control stations.Cockpit and surrounding areas of the aircraft, specifically the cockpit and the area immediately surrounding the pilot and flight control stations.
Category: Accident
A Cessna aircraft experienced a critical incident during landing at Cluj Airport (CLJ). The aircraft touched down nose-first, resulting in a fire within the cockpit. Three crew members were fatally injured.A Cessna aircraft experienced a critical incident during landing at Cluj Airport (CLJ). The aircraft touched down nose-first, resulting in a fire within the cockpit. Three crew members were fatally injured.
Description
The aircraft touched down nose wheel-first while landing at the Cluj Airport (CLJ). A fire erupted, killing three crew members who were trapped in the cockpit.
Source of Information
https://www.airhistory.net/info/soviet.phphttps://www.airhistory.net/info/soviet.phpPrimary Cause
Possible mechanical failure during the critical landing approach, potentially exacerbated by a pre-existing condition or environmental factor.Possible mechanical failure during the critical landing approach, potentially exacerbated by a pre-existing condition or environmental factor.Share on:
