Quebec Government Challenger CL-600-2A12 Nose Gear Failure

Incident Overview and Flight Details On 19 March 2008, a Bombardier Challenger CL-600-2A12, registration C-FURG, operated by the Service aérien gouvernemental du Québec, was conducting an instrument flight rules flight from Bonaventure Airport to Québec/Jean Lesage International Airport. The aircraft, which was equipped for aeromedical evacuations, was carrying six passengers, including three patients, one doctor, and two nurses. During the approach, the flight crew received visible and audible warnings that the nose gear was not in the down and locked position. After unsuccessful attempts to extend the gear using the checklist and manual release handle, the crew prepared the cabin for a landing with the nose gear retracted. At 0643 eastern daylight time, the aircraft landed on its nose. Damage was limited to the nose landing gear doors and the nose landing gear well structure, and there were no injuries.