Incident Overview
Date: Monday 26 June 2000
Aircraft Type: Boeing 737-2R4C
Owner/operator: Yemenia Airways
Registration Number: 7O-ACQ
Location: Khartoum-Civil Airport (KRT) –
ÿ Sudan
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Substantial, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Nose gearNose gear
Category: Accident
A runway 36 approach was initiated, but the aircraft landed straight-in on runway 18. The aircraft subsequently deviated and crashed into obstructions due to a nose gear collapse.A runway 36 approach was initiated, but the aircraft landed straight-in on runway 18. The aircraft subsequently deviated and crashed into obstructions due to a nose gear collapse.
Description
Despite their plans to carry out a runway 36 approach, the crew landed straight-in on runway 18. The aircraft departed the side of the runway. The nose gear collapsed as it contacted obstructions.
Primary Cause
Nose gear collapse during a straight-in landing.Nose gear collapse during a straight-in landing.Share on:
