On August 14, 2001, a Dassault Falcon 10 (registration C-GNVT) operated by Air Nunavut was involved in an aviation accident near Kuujjuaq (ex Fort Chimo), Canada during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft sustained severe structural damage due to multiple bounces during the landing process. 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.
A twin-engine aircraft sustained irreparable structural damage after bouncing during its landing sequence at Iqaluit.
What happened
During an arrival from Iqaluit, a twin engine aircraft experienced a landing instability characterized by two distinct bounces on the runway. Following these impacts, the flight crew proceeded with standard braking protocols and successfully exited the active runway. The aircraft was subsequently moved to the apron for parking.
Once the 10 occupants had safely exited the plane, ground technicians performed an inspection of the airframe. This assessment revealed significant structural compromise to the fuselage. Due to the extent of the impact damage, the aircraft was officially classified as damaged beyond repair.
Findings
The aircraft experienced multiple bounces during the landing phase.
The structural integrity of the fuselage was compromised by the landing sequence.
Probable cause
The aircraft sustained severe structural damage due to multiple bounces during the landing process.