Antonov AN-24 crash, Aug 31, 2009, Zarafshon
Antonov AN-24 accident on August 31, 2009 near Zarafshon, Navoiy Province, Uzbekistan with no fatalities. Cause: Premature retraction of the landing...
- Date: August 31, 2009
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-24
- Location: Zarafshon, Navoiy Province, Uzbekistan
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Premature retraction of the landing gear during the takeoff procedure, according to BAAA.
An Antonov An-24 at Zarafshon in Uzbekistan had its landing gear retracted by the crew during the takeoff roll. The aircraft sank onto its belly and slid a few dozen metres before stopping. There were no injuries, but the aircraft was written off. The date is only known to be sometime in August 2009.