Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 30 August 1975
Aircraft Type: Tupolev Tu-134
Owner/operator: LOT Polskie Linie Lotnicze
Registration Number: SP-LGE
Location: Zrich-Kloten Airport (ZRH/LSZH) –
ÿ Switzerland
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Minor, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 78
Component Affected: Nose landing gearNose landing gear
Investigating Agency: BFU Switz.BFU Switz.
Category: Accident
A nose landing gear collapse occurred during landing, resulting in a loss of control and potential for a crash.A nose landing gear collapse occurred during landing, resulting in a loss of control and potential for a crash.
Description
The nose landing gear collapsed on landing.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure of the nose landing gear.Mechanical failure of the nose landing gear.Share on:
