First Air C130 near La Grande on May 4th 2012, cabin did not pressurize
Last Update: May 9, 2012 / 20:11:35 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
May 4, 2012
Cause
Cabin did not pressurize
Airline
First Air
Flight number
7F-501
Departure
La Grande, Canada
Destination
Donaldson, Canada
Aircraft Registration
C-GUSI
Aircraft Type
LOCKHEED L-382/C130 Hercules
ICAO Type Designator
C130
The Canadian TSB reported a detailed examination showed no structural anomaly, however the outflow valve of the cabin pressurization system was stuck open due to frost. Although cleaning and lubrication of the valve restored normal operation of the system, a new valve will be installed as a precaution.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
May 4, 2012
Cause
Cabin did not pressurize
Airline
First Air
Flight number
7F-501
Departure
La Grande, Canada
Destination
Donaldson, Canada
Aircraft Registration
C-GUSI
Aircraft Type
LOCKHEED L-382/C130 Hercules
ICAO Type Designator
C130
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