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Nose Gear Collapse During Local Training Flight at Chico Airport (N67109)

Chico, United States of AmericaLanding (descent or approach)

On April 30, 1990, a Douglas C-54 Skymaster (registration N67109) operated by Aero Union was involved in an aviation accident near Chico, United States of America during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of the nose gear upon landing for unknown reasons. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

During a local training flight at Chico Airport, the nose gear collapsed after touchdown. The aircraft slid on its nose for a few dozen yards before stopping. Both pilots escaped uninjured, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview and Outcome During a local training flight at Chico Airport, the aircraft's nose gear collapsed immediately after touchdown. Following the structural failure, the airplane slid on its nose for a few dozen yards before coming to a complete stop. Both pilots were able to escape the aircraft without sustaining injuries. The incident resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair. ## Official Investigation Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was the failure of the nose gear upon landing. The specific reasons for the nose gear failure were not identified in the official findings.

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