BLue ISlands ATR42 undercarriage collapse Jersey
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BLue ISlands ATR42 undercarriage collapse Jersey
A Blue Islands ATR42, G DRFC, suffered a left MLG collapse while taxying off 27 at EGJJ this morning. Rwy likely to be closed for at least 2h. Incident occurred at 8.23.
JetPhotos.Net Photo » G-DRFC (CN: 007) Blue Islands ATR 42-300 by John Fitzpatrick
JetPhotos.Net Photo » G-DRFC (CN: 007) Blue Islands ATR 42-300 by John Fitzpatrick
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I used to fly on FC for Air Atlantique...glad I didn't follow it to Blue Islands! The local BBC Jersey website is reporting that the plane 'crash landed', however it landed safely and the gear collapsed as it was turning off the runway. All passengers ok and left the airport. Not so for the hundreds stranded there now with the runway closed til at least 1430.
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Airport spox on Radio Jersey saying ac being de-fuelled before recovery gets under way. Still hoping for ops normal c. 1430.
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Here's a shot of 'DRFC from the far side of the runway, shortly after the incident, as luggage was being offloaded; cranes now in place and fuel bowsers currently defuelling the aircraft (c.12.00z).
JetPhotos.Net Photo » G-DRFC (CN: 007) Blue Islands ATR 42-300 by John Fitzpatrick
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Looks like I'm seeing prop damage - that sadly 'up's the anti' more than a little.
Sad to see this, and having flown the type in my 'retirement job', I'm astonished just how far the aircraft has gone down, given the U/C moves so little.
I'd be interested to know what it would look like with the gear simply retracted.
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Sad to see this, and having flown the type in my 'retirement job', I'm astonished just how far the aircraft has gone down, given the U/C moves so little.
I'd be interested to know what it would look like with the gear simply retracted.
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FROM CTV WEBSITE
At 4.15pm Blue Islands made the following statement:
"At 0822 hrs today a Blue Islands aircraft was involved in an incident at Jersey Airport.
"The ATR-42 was operating Flight No SI308 from Guernsey to Jersey with 40 passengers on board and a flight crew of three.
"After safely landing, the aircraft was taxiing along the runway when the left-hand landing gear suffered a suspected mechanical failure and resulted in the left wing contacting the ground.
"The aircraft came to a stop and all the occupants were able to disembark through the main door. There were no injuries. The incident was well managed and controlled by the crew onboard.
"All passengers on the flight were escorted to gate 13, and once assessed by medical staff, left the airport with their baggage at around 1000. Contact is being made by Blue Islands to all passengers on the flight.
"Flights at Jersey were disrupted for a time to allow the aircraft to be moved from the runway.
"The Air Accident Investigation Branch (AIBB) of the CAA has been informed of the incident, and investigators are expected to arrive in Jersey later today to begin an investigation, as is normal procedure in these circumstances. At this stage the reason for failure of the landing gear is not known.
"Blue Islands managing director, Rob Veron comments. 'I’d like to thank the passengers on the aircraft for their co-operation and understanding and the crew onboard for their calm, efficient and professional actions. The Blue Islands team are working closely with Jersey Airport to get passengers where they need to be. We will of course provide more information as the investigation progresses.'
"Plans are in place to operate all of today’s intended flights and passengers are advised to check in as normal."
At 4.15pm Blue Islands made the following statement:
"At 0822 hrs today a Blue Islands aircraft was involved in an incident at Jersey Airport.
"The ATR-42 was operating Flight No SI308 from Guernsey to Jersey with 40 passengers on board and a flight crew of three.
"After safely landing, the aircraft was taxiing along the runway when the left-hand landing gear suffered a suspected mechanical failure and resulted in the left wing contacting the ground.
"The aircraft came to a stop and all the occupants were able to disembark through the main door. There were no injuries. The incident was well managed and controlled by the crew onboard.
"All passengers on the flight were escorted to gate 13, and once assessed by medical staff, left the airport with their baggage at around 1000. Contact is being made by Blue Islands to all passengers on the flight.
"Flights at Jersey were disrupted for a time to allow the aircraft to be moved from the runway.
"The Air Accident Investigation Branch (AIBB) of the CAA has been informed of the incident, and investigators are expected to arrive in Jersey later today to begin an investigation, as is normal procedure in these circumstances. At this stage the reason for failure of the landing gear is not known.
"Blue Islands managing director, Rob Veron comments. 'I’d like to thank the passengers on the aircraft for their co-operation and understanding and the crew onboard for their calm, efficient and professional actions. The Blue Islands team are working closely with Jersey Airport to get passengers where they need to be. We will of course provide more information as the investigation progresses.'
"Plans are in place to operate all of today’s intended flights and passengers are advised to check in as normal."