Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 17 April 1982
Aircraft Type: Armstrong Whitworth AW-650 Argosy 102
Owner/operator: Air Bridge Carriers
Registration Number: G-APRN
Location: Belfast International Airport (BFS) –
ÿ United Kingdom
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Right main gearRight main gear
Category: Accident
An Argosy aircraft sustained significant damage during landing due to a collapsed right main gear. The probable cause is a loss of a pivot pin from the anti-torque link assembly.An Argosy aircraft sustained significant damage during landing due to a collapsed right main gear. The probable cause is a loss of a pivot pin from the anti-torque link assembly.
Description
The Argosy was damaged beyond repair when the right main gear collapsed on landing. PROBABLE CAUSE: Loss of a pivot pin from the anti-torque link assembly.
Primary Cause
Loss of a pivot pin from the anti-torque link assemblyLoss of a pivot pin from the anti-torque link assemblyShare on:
