| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | N285F |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed L-188 Electra |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed L-188 Electra |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed L-188A(F) Electra |
| C/n (msn): | 188-1107 |
| Operator Titles: | Channel Express / Renown Aviation |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | ShannonMap |
| Country: | Ireland |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EINN IATA: SNN Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 3 July 1999 |
| Photo by: | Fergal Goodman |
| Photo ID: | 726520 |
| Photo Comment |
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This is what can happen if you try to land an Electra with the landing-gear up. When, on 1 March 1999, N285F touched down at Shannon with gear up, went around with difficulty and made it back to the airport for a landing on its undercarriage, the No. 3 prop and parts of the No. 3 engine detached from the aircraft, some parts passing through the fuselage on the way. On landing, only the No. 1 engine was still producing full power. Note the damaged No. 2 and No. 4 prop also. This photo is copyright © Fergal Goodman, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 11 September 2024, and has since been viewed 131 times. |