Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 3 May 1986
Aircraft Type: Yakovlev Yak-40
Owner/operator: Bakhtar Afghan Airlines
Registration Number: YA-KAF
Location: Qala i Naw Airport (LQN) –
ÿ Afghanistan
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Substantial, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 33
Component Affected: Right wheelRight wheel
Category: Accident
An aircraft experienced a near-miss approach, resulting in a controlled landing after multiple bounces. The right wheel entered a ditch adjacent to the runway, causing the nosewheel to collapse. The aircraft was withdrawn due to repairability issues.An aircraft experienced a near-miss approach, resulting in a controlled landing after multiple bounces. The right wheel entered a ditch adjacent to the runway, causing the nosewheel to collapse. The aircraft was withdrawn due to repairability issues.
Description
The approach was high and fast. Touchdown was 350 m beyond the threshold, followed by several bounces. The right wheel entered a ditch adjoining the runway. The aircraft came to rest at the edge of the runway with the nosewheel collapsed. The aircraft was withdrawn from use as it was not deemed repairable.
Primary Cause
High and fast approach, coupled with a maneuver causing a collision with a ditch.High and fast approach, coupled with a maneuver causing a collision with a ditch.Share on:
