Undercarriage collapse during landing at Nanisivik Airport

No fatalities • Nanisivik, Canada • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced a landing gear failure while arriving at Nanisivik Airport, resulting in significant damage to the airframe.

What happened

During an arrival at Nanisivik Airport, the aircraft's undercarriage failed as it touched down on the runway. The structural collapse of the landing gear occurred immediately upon contact with the ground.

While the incident resulted in no fatalities or injuries, the impact caused extensive damage to the airframe. Due to the severity of the mechanical failure and subsequent impact, the aircraft was declared a total loss and was deemed beyond economical repair.

Findings

Official investigations into the event concluded that the primary factor was an undercarriage failure during the landing phase. The specific underlying reason for why the gear collapsed at the moment of touchdown remains undetermined.

Probable cause

The landing gear failed structurally during the landing sequence for unknown reasons.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1984-08-12 Lockheed 18 LodeStar accident near Nanisivik, Canada?

An aircraft experienced a landing gear failure while arriving at Nanisivik Airport, resulting in significant damage to the airframe.

Were there any fatalities in the 1984-08-12 Lockheed 18 LodeStar accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1984-08-12 involved a Lockheed 18 LodeStar, registration C-FOZO, operated by Geoterrex, at Nanisivik, Canada.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The landing gear failed structurally during the landing sequence for unknown reasons.

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