Saab-Scania SF340B, G-LGNE, 17 January 2009

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
Commercial - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Field investigation
Date of occurrence:
17 January 2009
Aircraft type:
Saab-Scania SF340B
Location:
Runway 24 at Benbecula Airport, W Isles, Scotland
Registration:
G-LGNE

Saab-Scania SF340B, G-LGNE

Summary:

The aircraft touched down on Runway 24 at Benbecula Airport and, despite the control column being moved forward, the aircraft nose could not be lowered. The underside of the rear fuselage contacted the runway surface and as the groundspeed reduced to approximately 40 kt, the aircraft nose pitched down, the nose wheel lowered onto the runway and nosewheel steering became available. The loading of the aircraft had not been in accordance with the planned load sheet and the aircraft’s CG position was outside the aft limit for landing.

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Published 10 December 2014