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June 26, 1984 · Fairchild C-82A · N4753C
Anchorage, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Incident
Date
June 26, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Anchorage, AK
Aircraft
Fairchild C-82A
Tail Number
N4753C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
ANC84IA103
DURING ARRIVAL AT THE DESTINATION ARPT, THE AIRCREW WAS UNABLE TO EXTEND THE LANDING GEAR BY USING EITHER THE NORMAL OR EMERGENCY SYSTEMS. THEY ELECTED TO RETURN TO ANCHORAGE WHERE EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT WAS AVAILABLE. FUEL WAS REDUCED & SUBSEQUENTLY A WHEELS UP LANDING WAS MADE ON A FOAMED RWY. AN EXAM REVEALED THAT THE RIGHT GIMBAL RING/TRAVEL NUT, P/N A7601A, HAD TRAVELED BEYOND ITS NORMAL DISTANCE & JAMMED AGAINST THE COLLAR ON THE ELECTRIC ACTUATOR.
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DURING ARRIVAL AT THE DESTINATION ARPT, THE AIRCREW WAS UNABLE TO EXTEND THE LANDING GEAR BY USING EITHER THE NORMAL OR EMERGENCY SYSTEMS. THEY ELECTED TO RETURN TO ANCHORAGE WHERE EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT WAS AVAILABLE. FUEL WAS REDUCED & SUBSEQUENTLY A WHEELS UP LANDING WAS MADE ON A FOAMED RWY. AN EXAM REVEALED THAT THE RIGHT GIMBAL RING/TRAVEL NUT, P/N A7601A, HAD TRAVELED BEYOND ITS NORMAL DISTANCE & JAMMED AGAINST THE COLLAR ON THE ELECTRIC ACTUATOR.
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time09:24 AKDT
Nearest AirportAnchorage (0nm N)
Runway14
Runway Length10496 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftFairchild C-82A
Tail NumberN4753C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-2800 · Reciprocating · 2100
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 31 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind30° @ 5 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingOvercast 7500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 43 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time09:25