Aircraft reports landing gear issues after deer strike, Richmond VA
Other Non-Crime EventAn aircraft approaching Richmond International Airport reported possible landing gear problems after striking a deer during takeoff from another airport. The crew is checking the issue and planning to land safely. No emergency has been declared at this time.
Audio|Source: Richmond International Airport (KRIC)
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Transcript:
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Richmond Tower, November 700, Victor Wickey, about 9.5 to the west entering.
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Victor Wickey, Richmond, Town, Wendcom, runway 2, clear the limit if you could square the base.
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Zero square base, 700 victor whiskey.
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And zero victor whiskey, would it be in dark outside? It will be honest to get a good view of you.
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Did you want to try to overfly the one way to let us take the...
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...gear down out here and see what happens. 700 Victor whiskey.
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They're not requesting assistance at the moment.
00:43
I guess the airport they departed. I'm unaware what airport it was. They hit a deer and take off.
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They're troubleshooting right now.
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About Thank you.
01:02
If you wanted to stage the approach in the runway 2, you would probably have a better view than we could get.
01:17
As far as I know right now, they're going to try to go and try to land it.
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Do you have to put a BX for sure you are not the current an emergency at this time? Correct, we are not.
01:40
We'll know pretty quick though.
01:42
Yep.
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Location mentioned:
Richmond International Airport (RIC), 1 Richard E Byrd Terminal Dr, Richmond, VA 23250
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