Perimeter Aviation flight 609 , landing gear problem

Created on Wednesday, 20 November 2013 19:23 |

18 November 2013

Perimeter Aviation flight PAG-609 , de Havilland DHC-8-300 registration C-GLKY from Winnipeg to St. Theresa Point took off from Winnipeg airport and was climbing when the crew reported a landing gear issue and declared an emergency.The crew stopped the climb at 4000 feet and diverted back to Winnipeg for a safe landing 20 mins after

On 21 November 2013 the Canadian TSB reported that the Perimeter Aviation Bombardier DHC-8-314, registration C-GLKY operating as PAG609, departed Winnipeg, MB. When the gear was selected up the #2 eng hydraulic pump annunciator illuminated and there was a loud banging sound from the nose gear area. PAG609 indicated a gear issue, declared an emergency and returned for landing. PAG609 landed safely after the emergency gear extension system was used. Maintenance found the fluid level in the #2 hydraulic system was low. After appropriate maintenance action and test flight the aircraft was returned to service

C-GLKY

Year Built:1999

Age:14 years

Winnipeg airport

winnipeg