Incident Overview
Date: Friday 14 March 1997
Aircraft Type: Boeing 727-223 Adv.
Owner/operator: Kelowna Flightcraft Air Charter
Registration Number: C-GKFH
Location: Hamilton Airport, ON (CYHM) –
ÿ Canada
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Substantial
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 6
Component Affected: Right Main GearRight Main Gear
Category: Accident
KFA282 experienced a landing incident due to snow conditions on runway 12L. The aircraft veered to the right, resulting in a right main gear collapse and skidding to Charlie Taxiway. The runway was heavily iced, and a NIL braking report indicated potential wind speed buildup. No injuries were reported.KFA282 experienced a landing incident due to snow conditions on runway 12L. The aircraft veered to the right, resulting in a right main gear collapse and skidding to Charlie Taxiway. The runway was heavily iced, and a NIL braking report indicated potential wind speed buildup. No injuries were reported.
Description
KFA282 landed on runway 12L and veered to the right. The right main gear appeared to enter the snow at the side of the runway and then collapsed. The aircraft skidded to a stop on Charlie Taxiway, just off runway 12L. The runway was 100% ice covered and the JBI was .38 at 0 degrees C. Prior to landing, KFA282 was advised of a NIL braking report from a MU2. In addition, the pilot was advised that the weather office indicated that there may be a build up on the wind speed sensor. No reported injuries to the three crew members.
Primary Cause
Heavy snow conditions on the runway, combined with a potential wind speed buildup, likely caused the aircraft to veer and collapse the right main gear.Heavy snow conditions on the runway, combined with a potential wind speed buildup, likely caused the aircraft to veer and collapse the right main gear.Share on:
