BAE Systems Jetstream 4100, G-MAJI, 12 January 2007

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
Commercial - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
12 January 2007
Aircraft type:
BAE Systems Jetstream 4100
Location:
After takeoff at Durham Tees Valley Airport, County Durham
Registration:
G-MAJI

BAE Systems Jetstream 4100, G-MAJI

Summary:

Immediately after takeoff from Durham Tees Valley Airport, the crew found difficulty in controlling the aircraft in pitch using the control yoke. They found that the pitch trim wheel and engine condition lever friction wheel had locked together, jamming both controls. The aircraft returned to the airport with the crew using engine power to assist in controlling pitch and an uneventful landing was made.

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Published 10 December 2014