Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 22 November 1988
Aircraft Type: McDonnell Douglas DC-8-63CF
Owner/operator: Arrow Air
Registration Number: N661AV
Location: Gander International Airport, NL (YQX) –
ÿ Canada
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 5
Component Affected: Second engineSecond engine
Category: Accident
A second engine on a Canadian aircraft experienced a loss of thrust reversal during landing roll at Gander Airport. This resulted in a collision with a flap.A second engine on a Canadian aircraft experienced a loss of thrust reversal during landing roll at Gander Airport. This resulted in a collision with a flap.
Description
During the landing roll at Gander Airport, Canada, the no.2 engine thrust reverser broke off and struck a flap.
Primary Cause
Loss of thrust reversal during landing roll due to a component failure.Loss of thrust reversal during landing roll due to a component failure.Share on:
