Tupolev TU-134 crash, Apr 15, 1995, Lima-Callao-Jorge Chávez
Tupolev TU-134 accident on April 15, 1995 near Lima-Callao-Jorge Chávez, Lima, Peru with no fatalities. Cause: Left main landing gear failed to extend...
- Date: April 15, 1995
- Aircraft: Tupolev TU-134
- Location: Lima-Callao-Jorge Chávez, Lima, Peru
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Left main landing gear failed to extend after a tyre burst; the reason the gear did not lower is not documented in the sources found.
A Tupolev Tu-134A-3 operated by Imperial Air flying Cuzco to Lima had a left main tyre burst after departure. The left main gear then failed to extend for landing in Lima, and on touchdown the aircraft settled onto its left side and slid a short distance. All occupants were evacuated and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.