Incident at Gander, Nfld.
Summary
1998-02-18: On descent into Gander on an IFR flight plan communications were lost between the aircraft and Gander Area Control Centre. One aircraft was taxied clear of the active runway in anticipation of the arrival of the SW4 flight. Communications were re-established with the SW4 on short final and the flight landed without further incident. The departure was delayed approximately 10 minutes. TSB evaluating.
Details
| CADORS Number | 1996A0522 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence Type | Incident |
| Reported By | |
| Occurred At | 1996-05-15 - 14:05 |
| Day or Night? | |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | |
| Aerodrome ID | |
| Aerodrome Name | |
| Geographic Location | Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, North America, Atlantic Region, Gander, Nfld. |
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| Reported By | |
| Categories | System/component failure or malfunction [non-powerplant] |
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Aircraft Details (1 aircraft)
| Type | Aeroplane
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|---|---|
| Canadian Registration | |
| Foreign Registration | |
| Country of Registration | |
| Occurrence Type | Incident |
| Owner | |
| Operator | |
| Make |
FAIRCHILD |
| Model | METRO SW4 |
| Year Built | |
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| Engine Model | |
| Gear Type | |
| Private | No |
| Amateur Built | No |
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| Flight Rule | |
| CARS Subpart | |
| Phase of Flight | Unknown |
| Damage | Unknown |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Events | Aircraft navigation/communication equipment |