Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 18 March 1971
Aircraft Type: Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
Owner/operator: British Air Ferries – BAF
Registration Number: G-APNH
Location: Le Touquet Airport (LTQ) –
ÿ France
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 18
Component Affected: NosegearNosegear
Category: Accident
A Carvair aircraft experienced a nosegear collapse during touchdown in crosswind conditions, resulting in a near-ground collision at 1550 meters from the threshold. Subsequent repairs were deemed unnecessary due to the substantial cost amortization and subsequent write-off.A Carvair aircraft experienced a nosegear collapse during touchdown in crosswind conditions, resulting in a near-ground collision at 1550 meters from the threshold. Subsequent repairs were deemed unnecessary due to the substantial cost amortization and subsequent write-off.
Description
The nosegear collapsed on touchdown in crosswind conditions. The Carvair came to a halt 1550 m from the threshold. Repairs were considered but disregarded when the eventual cost was amortised, and the aircraft was written off some three months later.
Primary Cause
Crosswind conditions during touchdown.Crosswind conditions during touchdown.Share on:
