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Landing Gear Collapse at Point Hope Airport (N894U)

Point Hope, United States of AmericaLanding (descent or approach)

On July 8, 1974, an Armstrong Whitworth AW.650 Argosy (registration N894U) operated by Duncan Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Point Hope, United States of America during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Gear collapsed upon landing due to fatigue fracture and stress corrosion cracking. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary report: the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive (1962-1981)Updated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A main landing gear collapsed during landing at Point Hope Airport, causing the aircraft to veer off the runway. The three crew members escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview During a landing at Point Hope Airport, one of the aircraft's main landing gear assemblies collapsed. The failure caused the airplane to slide on the ground and veer off the runway before coming to rest. All three crew members on board escaped the incident without injury. The aircraft sustained damage that was assessed as beyond repair. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was the collapse of the landing gear upon landing. This failure was attributed to fatigue fracture and stress corrosion cracking in the gear assembly.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 8 Jul 1974 Armstrong Whitworth AW.650 Argosy accident near Point Hope, United States of America?

A main landing gear collapsed during landing at Point Hope Airport, causing the aircraft to veer off the runway. The three crew members escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 8 Jul 1974 Armstrong Whitworth AW.650 Argosy accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 8 Jul 1974 involved an Armstrong Whitworth AW.650 Argosy, registration N894U, operated by Duncan Aviation, at Point Hope, United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Gear collapsed upon landing due to fatigue fracture and stress corrosion cracking.

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