Jazz DH8C at Calgary on Oct 24th 2020, gear handle dislikes crew

Last Update: November 4, 2020 / 18:52:03 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Oct 24, 2020

Classification
Incident

Flight number
QK-8478

Destination
Calgary, Canada

Aircraft Registration
C-FRUZ

ICAO Type Designator
DH8C

A Jazz de Havilland Dash 8-300, registration C-FRUZ performing flight QK-8478 from Grande Prairie,AB to Calgary,AB (Canada) with 26 people on board, was on approach to Calgary when the crew selected the gear down but received 3 red gear warning lights and an amber light for the gear handle. The crew performed a go around, worked the related checklists and performed an alternate gear extension. The aircraft landed without further incident and taxied to the apron.

The Canadian TSB reported maintenance replaced the landing gear selector panel even though no faults were noted. Gear swings were performed and the landing gear tested normally. The aircraft was returned to service.
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Oct 24, 2020

Classification
Incident

Flight number
QK-8478

Destination
Calgary, Canada

Aircraft Registration
C-FRUZ

ICAO Type Designator
DH8C

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