Incident Overview
On 9 April 2018, a Beechcraft 1900D aircraft operated by Air Georgian Ltd. was conducting Air Canada Express flight 7228 from Cranbrook, British Columbia to Calgary, Alberta. The flight carried two crew members and nine passengers.
Sequence of Events
Upon landing at Calgary International Airport, the aircraft lost its nose wheel immediately after touchdown. The aircraft then continued sliding on its axle and lower nose gear casting for approximately 1200 feet down the runway before coming to a stop.
Response
The tower controller observed a shower of sparks and subsequently dispatched airport rescue and firefighting services. After the aircraft came to rest on the runway, the flight crew evacuated the passengers. No injuries were reported. The aircraft was later towed to a hangar.
Investigation
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada conducted a class 4 investigation into the occurrence. Class 4 investigations are limited in scope and do not produce findings or recommendations. The investigation report was released on 22 October 2018.