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November 20, 1984 · Embraer EMB-110 · N39174
Fairbanks, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 20, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Fairbanks, AK
Aircraft
Embraer EMB-110
Tail Number
N39174
Operator
Arctic Circle Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC85LA020
THE ACFT SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE WHEN THE LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED DURING LANDING. TESTS CONDUCTED BY THE ACFT OPERATOR AND ACFT MANUFACTURER FAILED TO PROVIDE ANY REASON FOR THE GEAR COLLAPSE. BOTH PLTS STATED THE GEAR WAS DOWN AND LOCKED UPON TOUCHDOWN.
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THE ACFT SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE WHEN THE LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED DURING LANDING. TESTS CONDUCTED BY THE ACFT OPERATOR AND ACFT MANUFACTURER FAILED TO PROVIDE ANY REASON FOR THE GEAR COLLAPSE. BOTH PLTS STATED THE GEAR WAS DOWN AND LOCKED UPON TOUCHDOWN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:35 AKST
Nearest AirportFairbanks (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length10300 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftEmbraer EMB-110
Tail NumberN39174
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorArctic Circle Air
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W · PT6-34A · Turboprop · 750
Seats20
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 26 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 3 kt
Visibility60 sm
CeilingOvercast 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point25 C / 14 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time16:49
Weather SourceWFAC