Amazon freighter suffers nose gear collapse in Vancouver

The nose gear of a Prime Air-branded Boeing 767-300ER operated by Cargojet Airways collapsed on November 19 after the aircraft left the runway at Vancouver International Airport (YRV). 

Cargojet confirmed that ”an incident involving one of our all-cargo flights occurred early this morning upon its arrival in Vancouver. The aircraft departed the prepared surface after landing, and recovery operations are underway”. 

The North Runway at Vancouver was closed following the incident. In an update posted on November 19 at 7pm local time, the airport said: “The North Runway remains closed at YVR due to an aircraft incident. This closure will have an impact on YVR operations and flight schedules, but aircraft continue to arrive and depart on our South Runway.

“More than 50 people from various teams, including representatives from YVR, the TSB, Cargojet, and Air Canada’s heavy aircraft removal crew are collaborating on a strategy to safely remove the aircraft. Currently, there is no immediate estimate on how long this work will take. The North Runway will remain closed while the site is assessed.”

Images circulating on social media show the twinjet resting on its nose and emergency responders on the scene.  

Operating as flight 2387 from Hamilton, Ontario to Vancouver, the 767 was flying under the Prime Air banner on behalf of shipping and logistics company Amazon Air. Flight-tracking website FlightAware shows the aircraft landing in Vancouver at 01:30 local time. 

“Upon landing a Cargojet flight operating a Prime Air aircraft overran the eastern boundary of YVRs North Runway,” the airport said.

No crew members were injured, Cargojet said. 

“Details of the aircraft condition are being assessed and the senior executive team is closely monitoring developments to effectively manage the situation,” Cargojet said. 

Transport Canada says its is ”aware of the incident” in Vancouver but does not share further information. 

Cargojet operates an all-Boeing cargo fleet, including 757s and 767s, with headquarters in Ontario. 

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