Tupolev TU-134 crash, May 31, 1979, Tyumen-Roshchino Tyum...
Tupolev TU-134 accident on May 31, 1979 near Tyumen-Roshchino Tyumen oblast, Russia with no fatalities.
- Date: May 31, 1979
- Aircraft: Tupolev TU-134
- Location: Tyumen-Roshchino Tyumen oblast, Russia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
Aeroflot Tu-134 CCCP-65649 was on a local training flight at Tyumen-Roshchino. After four touch-and-goes at high speed, it landed fast on an approach with flaps at 15-20 degrees. The right rear tyre of the left main gear burst on touchdown, debris damaged a hydraulic line, and a fire broke out in the wheel well. All occupants were evacuated and the aircraft was written off. No fatalities.