Aircraft Photo of N285F | Lockheed L-188A(F) Electra | Channel Express | AirHistory.net #726520
Aircraft
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
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

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.

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