Incident Overview
Date: Monday 3 October 1977
Aircraft Type: McDonnell Douglas DC-8-63CF
Owner/operator: Flying Tiger Line
Registration Number: N781FT
Location: Gander Airport, NL (YQX/CYQX) –
ÿ Canada
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Substantial
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 5
Component Affected: Nose landing gearNose landing gear
Category: Accident
During touchdown, the aircraft experienced a loss of braking control, resulting in a slide to a stop on the overrun area. The nose landing gear collapsed.During touchdown, the aircraft experienced a loss of braking control, resulting in a slide to a stop on the overrun area. The nose landing gear collapsed.
Description
After touchdown, the pilot was unable to effectively brake the aircraft. The aircraft slid to a stop on the overrun area and the nose landing gear collapsed.
Primary Cause
Loss of braking control during touchdown.Loss of braking control during touchdown.Share on:
