No fatalities

Nose Gear Collapse During Landing on Gravel Runway (C-GKFP)

Kasba Lake, CanadaLanding (descent or approach)

On August 3, 2011, a Convair CV-580 (registration C-GKFP) operated by Nolinor Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Kasba Lake, Canada during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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.

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Aircraft registered C-GKFP
Aircraft registered C-GKFP. Photo: Pete Macklin / CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

During the landing roll on a clay/gravel runway, the nose gear of an aircraft collapsed after an uneventful flight from Winnipeg. The aircraft slid on its nose before coming to rest. All occupants evacuated safely but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Accident Overview

An aircraft sustained substantial damage when its nose gear collapsed during the landing roll on a clay/gravel runway. The incident occurred following an uneventful flight from Winnipeg. The runway surface was irregular, with potholes and water gouges attributed to recent rains.

Sequence of Events

The crew completed the landing on runway 02/20, which is 1,876 metres long and composed of clay and gravel. During the landing roll, the nose gear collapsed, causing the aircraft to slide on its nose for several dozen metres before coming to rest. All occupants evacuated the aircraft safely.

Aircraft and Runway Conditions

The aircraft was damaged beyond repair. At the time of the accident, the runway surface was described as irregular, featuring potholes and water gouges due to recent rainfall. No further details about the aircraft or operator were provided in the initial report.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 3 Aug 2011 Convair CV-580 accident near Kasba Lake, Canada?

During the landing roll on a clay/gravel runway, the nose gear of an aircraft collapsed after an uneventful flight from Winnipeg. The aircraft slid on its nose before coming to rest. All occupants evacuated safely but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 3 Aug 2011 Convair CV-580 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 3 Aug 2011 involved a Convair CV-580, registration C-GKFP, operated by Nolinor Aviation, at Kasba Lake, Canada.