Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 9 March 2014
Aircraft Type: ATR 42-300
Owner/operator: Calm Air International
Registration Number: C-FJYV
Location: Churchill Airport, MB (YYQ) –
ÿ Canada
Phase of Flight: Taxi
Status: Substantial, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 5
Component Affected: Right Main Landing GearRight Main Landing Gear
Category: Accident
A ATR 42-300 aircraft, C-FJYV, experienced a catastrophic landing at Churchill Airport, Canada, resulting in the collapse of the right main landing gear. The aircraft was taxiing on taxiway Alpha, and the right wing and propeller struck the ground. The crew immediately declared an emergency, and passengers were evacuated. The aircraft sustained significant damage.A ATR 42-300 aircraft, C-FJYV, experienced a catastrophic landing at Churchill Airport, Canada, resulting in the collapse of the right main landing gear. The aircraft was taxiing on taxiway Alpha, and the right wing and propeller struck the ground. The crew immediately declared an emergency, and passengers were evacuated. The aircraft sustained significant damage.
Description
The Calm Air ATR 42-300, C-FJYV, had landed at Churchill Airport, Canada. While the aircraft was taxiing from the runway on taxiway Alpha the right main landing-gear collapsed. The right wing and propeller struck the ground. The crew declared an emergency and the passengers were evacuated. There were no injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
Primary Cause
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