View Full Version : Falcon 900 Accident in Stansted
Just heard about a Falcon 900 gone off the end of the runway at STN with its gear up. At the moment the runway will be closed for 7 hours. Anyone any more news?????
ghost-rider
9th Feb 2004, 09:07
Just heard the same from our handling agents. AAIB are en-route, although no estimate was given for STN re-opening. Slot one deps are unlikely though by all accounts. :{
AAIB are not attending, runway is expected to re-open around 0530-0600. Minimal damage to the runway surface which is being repaired now. 4POB and all un hurt. Last i saw was the nose & Port gear had been lowered but the starbord was still tucked away.
Chef
Just heard Runway expected to open around 0500, a/c still on the grass though.
ghost-rider
9th Feb 2004, 12:19
As Chef stated, and to confirm, STN now open again.
LTNman
9th Feb 2004, 13:02
VP-BMS was as diversion from Luton. This from a Luton website earlier: DA50 VP-BMS currently orbiting just East of Stevenage/over North East Stevenage (around 7.5 miles on the 26 approach) at 3000ft - was about to establish for r/w 26 at 00.54 when crew advised Luton approach of u/c problem. Aircraft unable to lower any of its u/c and has advised ATC 30 mins fuel left (at 01.04). Aircraft still orbiting at 01.11 (around seven orbits now). Aircraft requesting instructions and advice re diverting to an airport where foam can be laid down for a gear up landing. Stansted and LHR 27R being considered. Crew now requesting vectors to Stansted for 23 (at 01.12).
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Aircraft has opted for landing on Stansted 05 - requested runway foamed if possible for a gear up landing. Now burning fuel before making 05 approach. Still has u/c problems - sounds like no u/c has lowered.
jetstream7
9th Feb 2004, 22:00
Here's the report from the BBC
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Jet makes emergency landing
An executive four-seater jet was forced to make an emergency landing at Stansted Airport in Essex because its wheels would not lower for landing.
The Falcon 900 jet, which was carrying two crew and two passengers, touched down with no landing gear at 0118 GMT on Monday. No-one on board was hurt.
The aircraft, en route from Tanzania to Luton in Bedfordshire, was diverted to Stansted after reporting a problem.
The runway was closed until 0530 GMT while it was inspected for damage.
A spokesman for the airport said some early flights may be delayed.
Essex Police said the Air Accident Investigation Bureau had been informed of the incident.
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/essex/3471455.stm
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Four seater...my how the Falcon900 has shrunk....:confused: oh well what else can be expected!
Jerricho
9th Feb 2004, 23:08
At least they didn't say the jet had 4 engines!!!
FlapsOne
9th Feb 2004, 23:09
According to other web sources VP-BMS is a DA Falcon 900 EX owned by Stork.
witchdoctor
9th Feb 2004, 23:42
Nice to see everybody walk away unhurt. Job's a good'un I reckon.
Raynald
10th Feb 2004, 00:52
:ok:
For the crew:
Congratulations........
Good job guys !
:hmm:
The News:
The BBC is really a nice professional station ?! they make better job everyday ...........
Tinstaafl
10th Feb 2004, 01:15
A Falcon 900 described as "...a four-seater jet..."
Obviously it's owners opted for the really, really, really BIG armchairs. :p
Apart from that, this would be one of the best media reports I've seen. No hysteria, no hype - just the facts presented in a way that non-aviation types would easily understand.
Jerricho
10th Feb 2004, 02:31
Actually Tinstaafl, you make an excellent point. It is refreshing to see a report like this, a non-sensationalist aviation incident news report.
Maybe the Hutton thingie was good for something after all?
broadreach
10th Feb 2004, 07:28
Well, Tins, really big armchairs or perhaps a couple of queen-sized beds (don't think kingsize would quite fit without blisters a la PBY).