Incident Overview
Date: Friday 6 October 2000
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-72
Owner/operator: Centrafrican Airlines
Registration Number: TL-ACW
Location: Luzamba Airport (LZM) –
ÿ Angola
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 10
Component Affected: The aircraft’s gear deployment system.The aircraft’s gear deployment system.
Category: Accident
An Antonov aircraft experienced a go-around due to improper alignment with the runway during a tight circuit, resulting in a skidding landing.An Antonov aircraft experienced a go-around due to improper alignment with the runway during a tight circuit, resulting in a skidding landing.
Description
A go around was carried out because the Antonov was not properly lined up with the runway. Following a tight circuit the crew forgot to lower the gear. The aircraft landed on its belly and skidded for 350 m before coming to rest.
Primary Cause
Incorrect gear deployment during a tight circuit led to misalignment with the runway.Incorrect gear deployment during a tight circuit led to misalignment with the runway.Share on:
