Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 13 April 1995
Aircraft Type: Yakovlev Yak-40K
Owner/operator: Kazakhstan Airlines
Registration Number: UN-88181
Location: Dzhambul Airport (DMB) –
ÿ Kazakhstan
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 31
Component Affected: Nosegear steering mechanismNosegear steering mechanism
Category: Accident
A Yakovlev aircraft experienced a severe crosswind landing at Dzhambul airport, resulting in a right main gear collapse due to a damaged nosegear steering mechanism. A failed electrical cable in the nosegear steering mechanism is believed to be the primary cause.A Yakovlev aircraft experienced a severe crosswind landing at Dzhambul airport, resulting in a right main gear collapse due to a damaged nosegear steering mechanism. A failed electrical cable in the nosegear steering mechanism is believed to be the primary cause.
Description
Landing at Dzhambul in severe crosswind conditions the aircraft ran off the left side of the runway, The Yakovlev struck a concrete pit cover, causing the right main gear to collapse. It appeared that the an electrical cable, part of the nosegear steering mechanism, had failed prior to landing.
Primary Cause
Failed electrical cable in nosegear steering mechanism.Failed electrical cable in nosegear steering mechanism.Share on:
