Cargojet B763 at Vancouver on Nov 19th 2024, flaps problems, overran runway on landing, nose gear collapse

Last Update: January 28, 2025 / 20:07:38 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Nov 19, 2024

Classification
Accident

Airline
Cargojet

Flight number
W8-2387

Departure
Hamilton, Canada

Destination
Vancouver, Canada

Aircraft Registration
C-GAZI

Aircraft Type
Boeing 767-300

ICAO Type Designator
B763

Airport
Vancouver International Airport, Vancouver

Airport ICAO Code
CYVR

A Cargojet Boeing 767-300 on behalf of Amazon Prime Air, registration C-GAZI performing flight W8-2387 (dep Nov 18th) from Hamilton,ON to Vancouver,BC (Canada), had declared PAN PAN prior to landing reporting flaps problems, they would land at a higher speed than normal, prompting emergency services to assume their standby locations. The aircraft landed on Vancouver's runway 08L at 01:28L (09:28Z) at a higher than normal speed (about 175 knots over ground), overran the runway by about 572 meters/1880 feet and suffered the collapse of the nose gear, the crew declared Mayday after coming to a stop.

Both runways were closed following the runway excursion, runway 08R had been closed for works, runway 08L needed to be closed due to the occurrence, runway 08R was opened following the occurrence.

On Jan 28th 2025 the Canadian TSB reported:

During the descent into CYVR, the crew received a slat asymmetry warning. The crew leveled off, notified air traffic control, and declared a PAN PAN. The crew then completed the applicable checklist and prepared for a faster than normal approach and landing speed due to the slat issue. CYVR aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) crews were placed on standby. After touching down, the crew applied the brakes and pulled the thrust reverse handles however, neither engaged. The aircraft continued along Runway 08L, and departed the runway end at approximately 120kts. The aircraft collided with numerous approach lights and sunk into the soft muddy ground. The airplane came to a stop approximately 1250 feet past the end of the paved surface. The crew declared a MAYDAY and completed the shutdown checklist. The crew and jumpseater egressed with the assistance of ARFF personnel. There were no injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged.

The aircraft was recovered from the muddy ground 2 days later. An aircraft damage assessment is ongoing by the operator. CYVR has repaired the lighting system.

Related NOTAMs:
C5715/24 NOTAMR C5714/24
Q) CZVR/QMRLC/IV/NBO/A/000/999/4912N12311W005
A) CYVR B) 2411190600 C) 2411191400
E) RWY 08R/26L CLSD.

C5754/24 NOTAMN
Q) CZVR/QMRLC/IV/NBO/A/000/999/4912N12311W005
A) CYVR B) 2411190949 C) 2411210400
E) RWY 08L/26R CLSD.

Metars:
CYVR 191100Z 04005KT 320V060 15SM -RA BKN008 OVC015 03/03 A2990 RMK ST6SC2 SLP126=
CYVR 191025Z 29010KT 15SM -RA BKN008 OVC015 01/01 A2990 RMK ST6SC2 SLP127=
CYVR 191007Z 32006KT 290V010 8SM -RA SCT008 OVC015 02/02 A2989 RMK ST3SC5 SLP125=
CYVR 191000Z 34005KT 290V010 6SM -RASN FEW008 OVC015 02/02 A2989 RMK ST2SC6 SLP125=
CYVR 190900Z 10010G15KT 6SM -RASN BR FEW007 OVC015 02/02 A2990 RMK SF1SC7 SLP126=
CYVR 190800Z 09016KT 6SM -RASN BR FEW008 OVC016 01/01 A2989 RMK SF1SC7 SLP124=
CYVR 190729Z 07013KT 6SM -RASN BR FEW006 OVC020 01/01 A2990 RMK SF1SC7 SLP128=
CYVR 190700Z 07015KT 6SM RASN FEW008 OVC017 02/02 A2990 RMK SF1SC7 SLP127=
CYVR 190647Z 08011KT 8SM RASN FEW008 OVC017 03/02 A2990 RMK SF1SC8 SF TR SLP129=
CYVR 190631Z 08010KT 8SM RA OVC017 03/03 A2990 RMK SC8 SLP128=
CYVR 190600Z 10011KT 10SM -RA OVC011 04/03 A2992 RMK SC8 SLP133=
CYVR 190509Z 16005KT 110V170 8SM -RA OVC014 04/03 A2992 RMK SC8 SLP133=
CYVR 190500Z 11008KT 6SM -RA BR OVC015 04/03 A2991 RMK SC8 SLP132=
Aircraft Registration Data
Registration mark
C-GAZI
Country of Registration
Canada
Date of Registration
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Certification Basis
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Manufacturer
Boeing
Aircraft Model / Type
767-338
ICAO Aircraft Type
B763
Year of Manufacture
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Serial Number
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Aircraft Address / Mode S Code (HEX)
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Maximum Take off Mass (MTOM) [kg]
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Engine Count
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Engine Type
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Main Owner
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Aircraft registration data reproduced and distributed with the permission of the Government of Canada.

Incident Facts

Date of incident
Nov 19, 2024

Classification
Accident

Airline
Cargojet

Flight number
W8-2387

Departure
Hamilton, Canada

Destination
Vancouver, Canada

Aircraft Registration
C-GAZI

Aircraft Type
Boeing 767-300

ICAO Type Designator
B763

Airport
Vancouver International Airport, Vancouver

Airport ICAO Code
CYVR

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