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April 1, 1996 · Canadair CL-600S · N999TF

Raleigh, NC

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 1, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (9 uninjured)
Location
Raleigh, NC
Aircraft
Canadair CL-600S
Tail Number
N999TF
Operator
Pal-Waukee Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL96LA073

During an instrument landing system (ILS) approach the airline transport pilot noticed a discrepancy in the landing gear indicators. He raised the landing gear and lowered it again. The main landing gear indicator lights were illuminated, indicating that the main gear was extended and locked, but the nose gear light was extinguished. The light in the gear handle was off, indicating that the system was functioning properly. The pilot did not use the emergency landing gear extension system. The aircraft was landed, and the nose gear collapsed. Subsequent examination revealed an intermittently operating extend solenoid in the nose gear selector valve.

NTSB Probable Cause

the flight crew's inadequate emergency procedure in that they did not manually extend the landing gear, as specified in the airplane flight manual. A factor relating to the accident was: the intermittent operation of the extend solenoid in the nose gear selector valve.

Full Narrative

On April 1, 1996, about 1004 eastern standard time, Canadair CL-600-1A11, N999TF, nose landing gear collapsed on landing at the Raleigh-Durham Airport, Raleigh, North Carolina. The aircraft was being operated by Pal-Waukee Aviation under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 135 and instrument flight rules. Instrument meteorological conditions existed at the time of the accident, and an instrument flight rules flight plan was in effect. The airline transport pilot, his co-pilot, the cabin attendant, and the six passengers were not injured; the aircraft was substantially damaged. The flight departed Milwaukee, Wisconsin at 0830 the same day. The pilot stated that when the landing gear was extended, the landing gear position indicating system presented conflicting information regarding the position of the nose landing gear. The landing gear was then raised, and the indicator lights were all extinguished. The gear was again extended. The main gear indicator lights were illuminated, indicating that the main gear was down, but the nose gear light was extinguished. The light in the gear handle was off, indicating that the system was functioning properly. The pilot did not use the emergency landing gear extension system. The aircraft was landed and the nose gear collapsed. The pilot stated that the clouds and visibility precluded any observation of the landing gear by airport tower personnel. Post accident examination of the nose gear selector valve revealed an intermittently inoperative extend solenoid valve. According to the failure analysis report, the solenoid valve most likely experienced moisture entry. The manufacturer reported that the selector valve was repaired with an upgraded solenoid to preclude recurrence of the failure.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:04 EST
Nearest AirportRaleigh-Durham (1nm SW)
Runway23R
Runway Length10000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCanadair CL-600S
Tail NumberN999TF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPal-Waukee Aviation
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsAllied Signal · ALF502L2C · Turbofan · 7500
Seats13

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (9 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured9
Total9
Crew 1Age 37 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 3 kt
Visibility3 sm
CeilingOvercast 300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 54
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time15:22
Weather SourceWFAC

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