Casualties unknown

2014-09-26: Beechcraft King Air A100, C-FEYT — Air Creebec Inc. — Timmins Victor M. Power Airport, CA

Timmins Victor M. Power Airport, CA

On September 26, 2014, a Beechcraft King Air A100, C-FEYT operated by Air Creebec Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Timmins Victor M. Power Airport, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Malfunctioning landing gear system. This summary draws on records from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A Beechcraft King Air A100 operating Air Creebec flight 140 made a gear-up landing at Timmins Airport after the landing gear failed to extend fully. All nine occupants evacuated safely, and no injuries were reported.

Occurrence

On September 3, 2014, at 1740 Eastern Daylight Time, a Beechcraft King Air A100 (registration C-FEYT, serial number B-210) operated by Air Creebec Inc. as flight 140 was on approach to Timmins, Ontario, from Moosonee, Ontario. The aircraft carried 2 crew members and 7 passengers.

Landing Gear Malfunction

During the approach, the crew selected the landing gear down but did not receive an indication in the handle that the gear was down and locked. A fly-by of the airport confirmed that the landing gear was not fully extended. The crew followed the Quick Reference Handbook procedures and activated the alternate landing-gear extension system, but they were unable to lower the landing gear manually.

Emergency Landing

An emergency was declared, and the aircraft landed with only the nose gear partially extended. The aircraft came to rest beyond the end of Runway 28. All occupants evacuated through the main entrance door. No fire occurred, and no injuries were reported. Emergency services were present for the evacuation.

Investigation

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada conducted a class 3 investigation into the incident, focusing on the malfunctioning landing gear system.

Probable cause

Malfunctioning landing gear system