Left nosewheel separation on MD11F during approach to Santiago

No fatalities • Batco, Chile

A McDonnell Douglas MD11F cargo aircraft experienced a nosewheel separation while approaching Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.

What happened

On April 16, 2009, an MD11F operated by Arrow Air Inc was performing an approach to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCEL) in Santiago, Chile. During this phase of flight, the aircraft, registration N384WA, experienced a separation of the left nosewheel.

The flight originated from Ciudad del Este - Guarani International Airport (SGES) in Ciudad del Este, Paraguay. There were no injuries to the five crew members on board, and the aircraft sustained no damage.

Probable cause

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 17 Apr 2009 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MD11 accident near Batco, Chile?

A McDonnell Douglas MD11F cargo aircraft experienced a nosewheel separation while approaching Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 17 Apr 2009 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MD11 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 17 Apr 2009 involved a MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MD11, registration N384WA, operated by ARROW AIR INC, at Batco, Chile.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

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