ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 160496
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| Date: | 10-SEP-1998 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Boeing C-17 Globemaster III |
| Owner/operator: | United States Air Force (USAF) |
| Registration: | 96-0006 |
| MSN: | 50042 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | Vestmannaeyjar Airport -
 Iceland
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | |
| Vestmannaeyjar Airport | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
Upon landing, the plane encountered a landing gear failure.
Air Force accident investigation board later determined that the accident occurred due to the failure of the trunnion collar spud of the main landing gear, caused by a technique used to clean the component. Damage to the right main landing gear was substantial, and was classified as a determined a Class A mishap. A Class A mishap involve damages worth at least $1 million.
Sources:
http://www.mcchordairmuseum.org/REV%20B%20OUR%20HISTORY%20%20NAME%20C-17%2096-0006%20SP%20OF%20BERLIN.htm
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Sep-2013 09:35 | gerard57 | Added |
| 30-Apr-2021 18:30 | airhistory | Updated [Cn] |
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