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Right Main Gear Collapse During Landing at Dahl Creek (N8504W)

Dahl Creek, United States of AmericaLanding (descent or approach)

On September 7, 1981, a Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar (registration N8504W) operated by Gifford Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Dahl Creek, United States of America during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of the right main gear locking mechanism upon landing due to overload failure and the gear shear pin failure. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary report: the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive (1962-1981)Updated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft suffered a right main gear collapse upon landing at Dahl Creek, sliding for a few dozen yards before stopping. Both pilots escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview During a landing at Dahl Creek, the right main landing gear of the aircraft collapsed. Following the gear failure, the airplane slid for a few dozen yards before coming to a complete stop. The incident resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair, although both pilots on board escaped without injury. ## Probable Cause The official investigation determined that the accident was caused by the failure of the right main gear locking mechanism upon landing. This failure was attributed to an overload failure and the failure of the gear shear pin. The source does not provide specific details regarding the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or exact location beyond the name Dahl Creek.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 7 Sept 1981 Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar accident near Dahl Creek, United States of America?

An aircraft suffered a right main gear collapse upon landing at Dahl Creek, sliding for a few dozen yards before stopping. Both pilots escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 7 Sept 1981 Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 7 Sept 1981 involved a Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar, registration N8504W, operated by Gifford Aviation, at Dahl Creek, United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Failure of the right main gear locking mechanism upon landing due to overload failure and the gear shear pin failure.

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