Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 6 January 1981
Aircraft Type: Tupolev Tu-134B
Owner/operator: Aeroflot / Latvia
Registration Number: CCCP-65698
Location: Adler/Sochi Airport (AER) –
ÿ Russia
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Substantial, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Landing gearLanding gear
Category: Accident
An aircraft experienced a serious accident during a repositioning flight from Sukhumi to Adler/Sochi Airport. The aircraft deviated from the approach profile, increasing speed and altitude, leading to extended landing gear extension and a high landing speed. The landing caused a tire burst, resulting in a veering off the runway to the right with significant structural damage.An aircraft experienced a serious accident during a repositioning flight from Sukhumi to Adler/Sochi Airport. The aircraft deviated from the approach profile, increasing speed and altitude, leading to extended landing gear extension and a high landing speed. The landing caused a tire burst, resulting in a veering off the runway to the right with significant structural damage.
Description
The aircraft suffered an accident while landing at Adler/Sochi Airport following a repositioning flight from Sukhumi. The aircraft deviated from the approach profile and too high and too fast. Flaps and the landing gear were extended late than usual. The aircraft touched down at a speed of 275 km/h with locked brakes. The tyres burst and the aircraft veered off the runway to the right, suffering structural damage.
Source of Information
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Excessive speed and altitude during a repositioning flight, leading to a deviation from the approach profile and a high landing speed.Excessive speed and altitude during a repositioning flight, leading to a deviation from the approach profile and a high landing speed.Share on:
