Right main gear failure during landing

No fatalities • Narsarsuaq, Greenland • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced a structural failure of its right main landing gear while touching down, resulting in a runway excursion.

What happened

During the landing phase of the flight, the aircraft's right main gear suffered a mechanical failure. As the plane made contact with the runway, the loss of structural integrity in the landing gear caused the aircraft to veer toward the left side of the runway.

The movement continued until the plane eventually came to a complete stop. There were no injuries reported among the two occupants on board during the incident.

Findings

  • The primary cause of the excursion was the failure of the right main landing gear upon touchdown.
  • The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it non-airworthy, and it was not repaired following the event.

Probable cause

The failure of the right main landing gear during touchdown caused the aircraft to veer off course.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1977-09-21 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Narsarsuaq, Greenland?

An aircraft experienced a structural failure of its right main landing gear while touching down, resulting in a runway excursion.

Were there any fatalities in the 1977-09-21 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1977-09-21 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration N723A, operated by New Jersey Airlines - NJ Airlines, at Narsarsuaq, Greenland.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The failure of the right main landing gear during touchdown caused the aircraft to veer off course.

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