On March 9, 2014, an ATR42-300 (registration C-FJYV) operated by Calm Air International was involved in an aviation accident near Churchill, Canada during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of the right main gear for unknown reasons. 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.
After an uneventful flight from Thompson, the crew landed at Churchill Airport. During runway exit, the right main gear collapsed, causing the propeller and wing to strike the ground. All five occupants evacuated safely; the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Incident Overview
A flight from Thompson to Churchill Airport proceeded without incident. The crew executed a normal approach and landing. After touchdown, braking procedures were initiated as the aircraft prepared to vacate the runway.
Landing and Gear Failure
While vacating the runway, the right main landing gear collapsed. The sudden failure caused the right propeller and right wing to contact the ground. The crew brought the aircraft to a stop.
Evacuation and Damage
All five occupants safely evacuated the aircraft. The aircraft sustained substantial damage and was declared damaged beyond repair. The official probable cause is a failure of the right main gear for unknown reasons.