On February 1, 1997, a Douglas C-54 Skymaster (registration N44909) operated by Brooks Fuel was involved in an aviation accident near Bronson Creek, Canada during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft struck a snow wall with its landing gear during landing, causing a loss of control. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft sustained significant damage after striking a snow wall during the landing phase at Bronson Creek Airport.
What happened
During the landing phase at Bronson Creek Airport, an aircraft experienced a ground excursion following its arrival on the runway. As the aircraft was decelerating, one of the primary landing gear components made contact with a snow wall located near the landing area. This impact caused the aircraft to lose directional control, leading to an uncontrolled movement across the ground before the vehicle finally came to a stop.
Findings
The incident resulted in no fatalities and no injuries among the four crew members on board.
The impact with the snow wall caused the aircraft to be damaged beyond repair.
The primary factor in the loss of control was the impact between the landing gear and a snow wall.
Probable cause
The aircraft struck a snow wall with its landing gear during landing, causing a loss of control.