Incident at GANDER INTL NL (CYQX)
Summary
1997-10-28: Pilot reported problem with #4 engine, requesting descent to FL250 and return to Gander (Gander to U.K. flight). Pilot later reported engine still running but losing oil pressure at high rate and also losing main hydraulic fluid and pressure. At 0515, pilot reported shutting down engine. Landed safely in Gander at 0655. TSB evaluating.
Details
| CADORS Number | 1994A0299 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence Type | Incident |
| Reported By | |
| Occurred At | 1994-10-28 - 05:15 |
| Day or Night? | |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Aerodrome ID | CYQX |
| Aerodrome Name | GANDER INTL NL (CYQX) |
| Geographic Location | Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, North America, Atlantic Region, Gander, NF |
| TSB Occurrence Number | |
| TSB Class of Investigation | |
| AOR Number | |
| Reported By | |
| Categories | System/component failure or malfunction [powerplant] |
| Events |
Aircraft Details (1 aircraft)
| Type | Aeroplane
|
|---|---|
| Canadian Registration | |
| Foreign Registration | |
| Country of Registration | the United States of America |
| Occurrence Type | Incident |
| Owner | |
| Operator | BUFFALO AIRWAYS, INC. (4877) Commercial |
| Make |
DOUGLAS |
| Model | DC8 |
| Year Built | |
| Engine Type | Turbo fan |
| Engine Make | |
| Engine Model | |
| Gear Type | Land |
| Private | No |
| Amateur Built | No |
| Flight Number | |
| Flight Rule | |
| CARS Subpart | |
| Phase of Flight | Cruise |
| Damage | No Damage |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Events | Engine shut down,Engine oil problem |