Alkan D228 at Whitehorse on Feb 22nd 2022, nose gear up landing
Last Update: February 25, 2022 / 19:28:05 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Feb 22, 2022
Classification
Accident
Airline
Alkan Air
Departure
Dawson City, Canada
Destination
Whitehorse, Canada
Aircraft Registration
C-FUCN
Aircraft Type
DORNIER 228
ICAO Type Designator
D228
On Feb 25th 2022 the Canadian TSB reported the nose landing gear failed to extend when the gear was selected down on approach. The aircraft performed a touch and go on the main landing gear, however, the nose landing gear still did not extend. The aircraft positioned for another approach with emergency services on stand by and landed successfully. The aircraft sustained minor damage and was removed from the runway within 45 minutes. The operator will reported maintenance findings to the TSB.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Feb 22, 2022
Classification
Accident
Airline
Alkan Air
Departure
Dawson City, Canada
Destination
Whitehorse, Canada
Aircraft Registration
C-FUCN
Aircraft Type
DORNIER 228
ICAO Type Designator
D228
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