Descripción:
The Tu-134 approached Rijeka (RJK) in poor weather with heavy cumulo-nimbus, heavy rainfall and severe turbulence about 4 km from the runway threshold. As the aircraft passed through the area, it was carried upwards and rolled to the right. The aircraft was now above the ILS glide path. Some 800 m short of the runway, at a height of 60 m the crew decided to continue the approach. Power was reduced and the angle of descent increased to 10 degrees. The aircraft struck the runway with the right main gear at an airspeed of 160 km/h with 4g deceleration force. The right wing detached and the plane rolled on its back. The remaining stub of wing folded to block the overwing emergency exit. The aircraft slid for 700 m and caught fire.
PROBABLE CAUSE:
It is considered that the probable main cause of the accident of the TU-134A aircraft, registration marks YU-AHZ, which occured on the 23rd May, 1971, at "Rijeka" airport was a heavy landing on the right leg of the main landing gear, emphasised by an irregular position of the wheels and 0.7% slope up of the runway at the point of touchdown.
The Commission consider that the described deviation from the flight tehnique in itself, did not cause the crash of the aircraft, but that loading which resulted from the conditions under which the landing was performed made a greater contribution to the crash.
However, non-adequate handling of controls of the aircraft and engines could be explained only by false perceptions (illusions) of the crew concerning the aircraft position in respect to the runway.
The last minute of the flight was analysed on the basis of:
- flight recorder oscillogram
- results obtained during the investigation on the flight on board of the same type of aircraft.
- study of aerodynamic characteristics and stability of TU-134A - analysis of meteorological situation
- analysis of crew members' statement
According to the opinion of the Commission this was an exceptional and complex case of many unfavourable circumstances which resulted in this catastrophy.
» 'Heavy landing caused Rijeka accident', Flight International 31.01.1974 (135)
accident date: 23-05-1971
type: Tupolev Tu-134A
registration: YU-AHZ
accident date: 23-05-1971
type: Tupolev Tu-134A
registration: YU-AHZ
| Estado: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
| Fecha: | domingo 23 mayo 1971 |
| Hora: | 20:00 |
| Tipo: |  Tupolev Tu-134A |
| Operador: | Aviogenex |
| Registración: | YU-AHZ |
| Numéro de série: | 1351205 |
| Año de Construcción: | 1971 |
| Horas Totales de la Célula: | 111 |
| Ciclos: | 47 |
| Motores: | 2 Soloviev D-30-II |
| Tripulación: | Fatalidades: 3 / Ocupantes: 7 |
| Pasajeros: | Fatalidades: 75 / Ocupantes: 76 |
| Total: | Fatalidades: 78 / Ocupantes: 83 |
| Daños en la Aeronave: | Destruido |
| Consecuencias: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Ubicación: | Rijeka Airport (RJK) ( Croacia)
|
| Elevación del lugar del accidente: | 85 m (279 feet) amsl |
| Fase: | Aterrizaje (LDG) |
| Naturaleza: | Vuelo Internacional No Programado |
| Aeropuerto de Salida: | London-Gatwick Airport (LGW/EGKK), Reino Unido |
| Rijeka Airport (RJK/LDRI), Croacia | |
| Número de Vuelo: | 130 |
The Tu-134 approached Rijeka (RJK) in poor weather with heavy cumulo-nimbus, heavy rainfall and severe turbulence about 4 km from the runway threshold. As the aircraft passed through the area, it was carried upwards and rolled to the right. The aircraft was now above the ILS glide path. Some 800 m short of the runway, at a height of 60 m the crew decided to continue the approach. Power was reduced and the angle of descent increased to 10 degrees. The aircraft struck the runway with the right main gear at an airspeed of 160 km/h with 4g deceleration force. The right wing detached and the plane rolled on its back. The remaining stub of wing folded to block the overwing emergency exit. The aircraft slid for 700 m and caught fire.
Probable Cause:
PROBABLE CAUSE:
It is considered that the probable main cause of the accident of the TU-134A aircraft, registration marks YU-AHZ, which occured on the 23rd May, 1971, at "Rijeka" airport was a heavy landing on the right leg of the main landing gear, emphasised by an irregular position of the wheels and 0.7% slope up of the runway at the point of touchdown.
The Commission consider that the described deviation from the flight tehnique in itself, did not cause the crash of the aircraft, but that loading which resulted from the conditions under which the landing was performed made a greater contribution to the crash.
However, non-adequate handling of controls of the aircraft and engines could be explained only by false perceptions (illusions) of the crew concerning the aircraft position in respect to the runway.
The last minute of the flight was analysed on the basis of:
- flight recorder oscillogram
- results obtained during the investigation on the flight on board of the same type of aircraft.
- study of aerodynamic characteristics and stability of TU-134A - analysis of meteorological situation
- analysis of crew members' statement
According to the opinion of the Commission this was an exceptional and complex case of many unfavourable circumstances which resulted in this catastrophy.
Accident investigation:
 |
|
Fuentes:
» Soviet Transports» 'Heavy landing caused Rijeka accident', Flight International 31.01.1974 (135)
Subsiguiente / acciones de seguridad
DGAC Yugoslavia issued 6 Safety Recommendations
Show all...
Show all...
Fotos
accident date: 23-05-1971
type: Tupolev Tu-134A
registration: YU-AHZ
accident date: 23-05-1971
type: Tupolev Tu-134A
registration: YU-AHZ
Map
This map shows the airport of departure and the intended destination of the flight. The line between the airports does not display the exact flight path.
Distance from London-Gatwick Airport to Rijeka Airport as the crow flies is 1265 km (791 miles).
Accident location: Approximate; accuracy within a few kilometers.
Distance from London-Gatwick Airport to Rijeka Airport as the crow flies is 1265 km (791 miles).
Accident location: Approximate; accuracy within a few kilometers.
This information is not presented as the Flight Safety Foundation or the Aviation Safety Network’s opinion as to the cause of the accident. It is preliminary and is based on the facts as they are known at this time.
languages: 
Croacia
Share
Tupolev Tu-134
- 725 built
- 3rd loss
- 2nd accidente fatal
- The worst accident (a la hora)
- 6th worst accident (actualmente)
Croacia- The worst accident (a la hora)
- 2nd worst accident (actualmente)
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
