Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 29 November 1989
Aircraft Type: Swearingen SA226-TC Metro II
Owner/operator: Brooker Wheaton Aviation
Registration Number: C-FBWY
Location: Edmonton International Airport, AB (YEG) –
ÿ Canada
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Left GearLeft Gear
Category: Accident
A practice instrument approach resulted in a left gear failure, leading to an emergency gear-up landing. The lack of gear reduction was a critical factor.A practice instrument approach resulted in a left gear failure, leading to an emergency gear-up landing. The lack of gear reduction was a critical factor.
Description
During a practice instrument approach, the left gear would not lower. An emergency gear-up landing was successfully carried out.
Primary Cause
Loss of control during the approach due to gear failure.Loss of control during the approach due to gear failure.Share on:
