An Airbus A300B4-203F cargo plane experienced a serious landing accident at Bratislava-M. R. Stef nik Airport (BTS) on 04:38, carrying three crew members. The flight, approximately 45 minutes long, proceeded without incident and was cleared for an ILS approach to runway 22. During descent, the controller alerted the crew to a strong wind of 120ø at 7 kt, prompting the captain to initiate an ILS approach. The aircraft then descended to a low altitude, experiencing vibrations that increased with speed. At 05:25, the main landing gear touched down approximately 700 meters from the threshold, but the crew felt violent vibrations, leading to a steering deviation. The airplane veered off to the left, causing it to exit the runway. The nose gear struck a recessed concrete inspection pit, resulting in a collapse and ejection of the aircraft. The incident was attributed to incorrect torque link installation, which compromised the nosewheel steering, leading to the collision with the pit and subsequent loss of control. The lack of clear instructions in the manufacturer’s AMM contributed to the error, and the absence of a required proximity restriction for runway equipment further exacerbated the situation. The incident highlights a failure to adequately address torque link maintenance and the importance of comprehensive AMM documentation.An Airbus A300B4-203F cargo plane experienced a serious landing accident at Bratislava-M. R. Stef nik Airport (BTS) on 04:38, carrying three crew members. The flight, approximately 45 minutes long, proceeded without incident and was cleared for an ILS approach to runway 22. During descent, the controller alerted the crew to a strong wind of 120ø at 7 kt, prompting the captain to initiate an ILS approach. The aircraft then descended to a low altitude, experiencing vibrations that increased with speed. At 05:25, the main landing gear touched down approximately 700 meters from the threshold, but the crew felt violent vibrations, leading to a steering deviation. The airplane veered off to the left, causing it to exit the runway. The nose gear struck a recessed concrete inspection pit, resulting in a collapse and ejection of the aircraft. The incident was attributed to incorrect torque link installation, which compromised the nosewheel steering, leading to the collision with the pit and subsequent loss of control. The lack of clear instructions in the manufacturer’s AMM contributed to the error, and the absence of a required proximity restriction for runway equipment further exacerbated the situation. The incident highlights a failure to adequately address torque link maintenance and the importance of comprehensive AMM documentation.