Narrative:
The Argosy was damaged beyond repair when the right main gear collapsed on landing.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Loss of a pivot pin from the anti-torque link assembly.
accident date: 17-04-1982
type: Armstrong Whitworth AW-650 Argosy 102
registration: G-APRN
| Status: | |
| Date: | Saturday 17 April 1982 |
| Type: |  Armstrong Whitworth AW-650 Argosy 102 |
| Operator: | Air Bridge Carriers |
| Registration: | G-APRN |
| MSN: | 6654 |
| First flight: | 1959-05-13 (23 years) |
| Engines: | 4 Rolls-Royce Dart 526 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Belfast International Airport (BFS) ( United Kingdom)
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| Phase: | Landing (LDG) |
| Nature: | Cargo |
| Departure airport: | ? |
| Belfast International Airport (BFS/EGAA), United Kingdom |
The Argosy was damaged beyond repair when the right main gear collapsed on landing.
Probable Cause:
PROBABLE CAUSE: Loss of a pivot pin from the anti-torque link assembly.
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accident date: 17-04-1982
type: Armstrong Whitworth AW-650 Argosy 102
registration: G-APRN
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