Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 8 August 1968
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-10A
Owner/operator: Aeroflot, East Siberia Civil Aviation Directorate
Registration Number: CCCP-11172
Location: Mirny Airport (MJZ) –
ÿ Russia
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Left main gearLeft main gear
Category: Accident
An Antonov 10A aircraft sustained significant damage during a landing accident at Mirny Airport. The left main gear was selected down during the approach, leading to a forced landing on a dirt strip. Following touchdown, the aircraft swerved to the left, impacting a vehicle.An Antonov 10A aircraft sustained significant damage during a landing accident at Mirny Airport. The left main gear was selected down during the approach, leading to a forced landing on a dirt strip. Following touchdown, the aircraft swerved to the left, impacting a vehicle.
Description
The Antonov 10A sustained irreparable damage in a landing accident at Mirny Airport. As the undercarriage was selected down during the approach, the left hand main gear fell away. The crew decided to make a forced landing on a dirt strip at the airport. After touchdown the airplane swerved to the left, hitting a vehicle.
Source of Information
https://www.airhistory.net/info/soviet.php, http://airdisaster.ru/database.php?id=358https://www.airhistory.net/info/soviet.php, http://airdisaster.ru/database.php?id=358Primary Cause
Incorrect gear selection during approach leading to a forced landing.Incorrect gear selection during approach leading to a forced landing.Share on:
