Bristol 170 Freighter crash, Apr 24, 1997, Bronson Creek
Bristol 170 Freighter accident on April 24, 1997 near Bronson Creek, British Columbia, Canada with no fatalities. Cause: The bolts attaching the right...
- Date: April 24, 1997
- Aircraft: Bristol 170 Freighter
- Location: Bronson Creek, British Columbia, Canada
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The bolts attaching the right horizontal gear support to the main wheel failed on landing.
On landing at Bronson Creek, the right main gear of the Bristol Freighter collapsed. The right wing struck the runway and the aircraft veered off into a grassy area. All three occupants escaped with minor injuries and the aircraft was written off.