Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 7 February 1985
Aircraft Type: Canadair CL-600-2A12 Challenger 601
Owner/operator: TAG Aviation
Registration Number: N779XX
Location: Milano-Linate Airport (LIN) –
ÿ Italy
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 12
Component Affected: The left landing gear system.The left landing gear system.
Category: Accident
The Challenger experienced a catastrophic failure of its left landing gear during an ILS approach, resulting in a ground collision. The impact caused significant damage to the aircraft’s undercarriage, leading to a loss of control and subsequent impact with a concrete post.The Challenger experienced a catastrophic failure of its left landing gear during an ILS approach, resulting in a ground collision. The impact caused significant damage to the aircraft’s undercarriage, leading to a loss of control and subsequent impact with a concrete post.
Description
The Challenger was on a runway 36 ILS approach when the radio altimeter warning sounded. A missed approach was initiated but the aircraft hit the ground 44 m short of the runway. The undercarriage collapsed and collided with a concrete post.
Primary Cause
Loss of control due to a combination of factors including a failed landing gear system and a miscalculation of the aircraft’s position.Loss of control due to a combination of factors including a failed landing gear system and a miscalculation of the aircraft’s position.Share on:
