Investigation Report A14W0177 Right MLG Collapse DH8D (C-GGBF), Edmonton, AB, Canada 6/11/14
Investigation Report A14W0177 Right MLG Collapse DH8D (C-GGBF), Edmonton, AB, Canada 6/11/14
The Jazz Aviation LP (doing business as Air Canada Express) Bombardier DHC-8-402, registration C-GGBF, serial number 4433, operating as flight JZA8481, departed from Calgary International Airport (CYYC) with an intended destination of Grande Prairie, Alberta. During the takeoff roll, the number 3 tire of the main landing gear failed. The flight was diverted to Edmonton International Airport (CYEG); aircraft rescue and firefighting equipment was standing by for the landing on Runway 02. On touchdown at 2030 Mountain Standard Time, the right main landing gear collapsed. Upon contact with the ground, all of the right-side propeller blades were sheared, and 1 blade penetrated the cabin wall. The aircraft came to a stop off the right (east) edge of the runway surface. Passengers and crew evacuated using all 4 exits. Three passengers sustained minor injuries. There was no post-accident fire. The accident occurred during the hours of darkness.






