Aircraft overrun at Mackar Inlet DEW Line site

No fatalities • Mackar Inlet, Canada • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced an overrun following touchdown at the Mackar Inlet DEW Line site, resulting in significant damage to the airframe.

What happened

During an arrival at the Mackar Inlet DEW Line site (station number 28), the aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently after making contact with the runway. Unable to halt within the available runway length, the aircraft continued past the end of the landing strip and entered a rocky terrain area. The force of the overrun caused the separation of the undercarriage.

While the impact resulted in the airframe being damaged beyond repair, there were no casualties reported. Both members of the crew escaped the incident without injury.

Findings

  • The aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance available after touchdown.

Probable cause

The aircraft failed to come to a complete stop before the end of the runway, leading to an overrun into rocky terrain.

Related events

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1956-09-23 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near Mackar Inlet, Canada?

An aircraft experienced an overrun following touchdown at the Mackar Inlet DEW Line site, resulting in significant damage to the airframe.

Were there any fatalities in the 1956-09-23 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1956-09-23 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration CF-IHR, operated by World-Wide Airways, at Mackar Inlet, Canada.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft failed to come to a complete stop before the end of the runway, leading to an overrun into rocky terrain.

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