Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 4 February 1996
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-32B
Owner/operator: Ukraine Air Alliance
Registration Number: UR-48008
Location: Luremo Airstrip –
ÿ Angola
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Substantial, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 5
Component Affected: Aircraft Nose WheelAircraft Nose Wheel
Category: Accident
A flight crew lost directional control of an aircraft during takeoff, resulting in it running off the runway. The aircraft’s nose wheel was not locked prior to takeoff, contributing to the loss of control.A flight crew lost directional control of an aircraft during takeoff, resulting in it running off the runway. The aircraft’s nose wheel was not locked prior to takeoff, contributing to the loss of control.
Description
The flight crew lost directional control of the aircraft during takeoff. The aircraft subsequently ran off the runway. The nose wheel had not been locked prior to takeoff.
Primary Cause
Nose wheel lock failure during takeoff.Nose wheel lock failure during takeoff.Share on:
