Narrative:
The airplane was struck by lightning on approach to Borinquen, causing all engines to lose power. The crew managed to land safely, but the aircraft landed heavily, causing substantial damage. N100BB was withdrawn from use and scrapped.
All engine powerloss
Forced landing on runway
accident date: 01-12-1992
type: Canadair CL-44D4-6
registration: N100BB
| Status: | |
| Date: | Tuesday 1 December 1992 |
| Type: |  Canadair CL-44D4-6 |
| Operator: | Tradewinds International Airlines |
| Registration: | N100BB |
| MSN: | 29 |
| First flight: | 1961-12-26 (31 years) |
| Engines: | 4 Rolls-Royce Tyne 515-10 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Aguadilla-Borinquen Airport (BQN) ( Puerto Rico)
|
| Phase: | Landing (LDG) |
| Nature: | Cargo |
| Departure airport: | ? |
| Aguadilla-Borinquen Airport (BQN/TJBQ), Puerto Rico |
The airplane was struck by lightning on approach to Borinquen, causing all engines to lose power. The crew managed to land safely, but the aircraft landed heavily, causing substantial damage. N100BB was withdrawn from use and scrapped.
Classification:
LightningstrikeAll engine powerloss
Forced landing on runway
Sources:
» CL44.comPhotos
accident date: 01-12-1992
type: Canadair CL-44D4-6
registration: N100BB
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