Dash 8-100
Flight Crew Commercial
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 250; Flight Crew Total 5000
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical
Aircraft Aircraft Damaged; Flight Crew Overcame Equipment Problem; General Declared Emergency
Aircraft
After being cleared for takeoff; I heard 'whoosh' sound when I selected gear up. I saw three red gear un-safe light; 3 green 'gears down and lock' lights; and one amber light for nose gear. At the same time; the master caution light flashed with #2 hydraulic ISO valve and outboard roll spoiler indication on caution panel. Hydraulic instruments also indicated #2 hydraulic quantity down to one quart. The Captain slowed to 130 KTS and maintained initial altitude of 3;000 FT. After 1;500 FT; I completed the After Takeoff Checklist; then proceeded to complete the #2 Hydraulic ISO Valve Caution Light Checklist. I also completed the Alternate Gear Extension Checklist as required. The Captain contacted Dispatch and they asked us to continue to [destination]. When the Captain talked to the Approach Controller; he requested the equipment to standby due to high and gusty wind condition. We completed the Approach Checklist before landing. Post flight inspection found hydraulic fluid was slipping down to the nose gear.
The pilots of a Dash 8 experienced a hydraulic failure during gear retraction. The crew ran all of the associated checklists and requested that the emergency equipment be standing by due to high winds. The Captain performed a successful landing at the intended destination where hydraulic fluid was identified leaking from the nose landing gear.