Main gear collapse during landing

No fatalities • Kuujjuaq (ex Fort Chimo), Canada • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced a structural failure of its landing gear upon touchdown, resulting in a runway excursion and significant airframe damage.

What happened

During the landing phase of the flight, the aircraft's landing gear suffered a mechanical failure. Specifically, the right main gear collapsed as the plane made contact with the runway. Following this structural failure, the aircraft slid across the ground for several yards before the movement ceased.

Upon coming to a stop, the impact and subsequent sliding resulted in the aircraft being declared a total loss, as it was damaged beyond repair. There were no injuries reported among the occupants following the incident.

Findings

Official investigations into the accident concluded that the primary factor was the failure of the right main gear during the landing sequence.

Probable cause

The collapse of the right main landing gear during touchdown.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1956-01-24 Avro 685 York accident near Kuujjuaq (ex Fort Chimo), Canada?

An aircraft experienced a structural failure of its landing gear upon touchdown, resulting in a runway excursion and significant airframe damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 1956-01-24 Avro 685 York accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1956-01-24 involved a Avro 685 York, registration CF-HMU, operated by Maritime Central Airways, at Kuujjuaq (ex Fort Chimo), Canada.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The collapse of the right main landing gear during touchdown.

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