Avro RJ100, G-BZAW
Date of occurrence: 05 February 2009
Summary:
After landing, the flight crew felt a judder from the nosewheel during a 180° turn on the runway and the judder returned intermittently during the taxi-in. The aircraft was stopped to allow a visual inspection which identified that the left nosewheel was no longer properly attached. The passengers and crew were disembarked normally. Investigation of the damaged parts identified that the outer bearing of the left nosewheel had failed due to the roller cage becoming trapped. It is not possible to say which of the two potential causes led to the failure. Whilst no recommendations are made, this event is a reminder of the importance of following manufacturer’s procedures to correctly inspect and install all aircraft wheel bearings.
After landing, the flight crew felt a judder from the nosewheel during a 180° turn on the runway and the judder returned intermittently during the taxi-in. The aircraft was stopped to allow a visual inspection which identified that the left nosewheel was no longer properly attached. The passengers and crew were disembarked normally. Investigation of the damaged parts identified that the outer bearing of the left nosewheel had failed due to the roller cage becoming trapped. It is not possible to say which of the two potential causes led to the failure. Whilst no recommendations are made, this event is a reminder of the importance of following manufacturer’s procedures to correctly inspect and install all aircraft wheel bearings.
Report name:
Avro RJ100, G-BZAW
Avro RJ100, G-BZAW
Registration:
G-BZAW
G-BZAW
Type:
Avro RJ100
Avro RJ100
Location:
London City Airport
London City Airport
Date of occurrence:
05 February 2009
05 February 2009
Category:
Commercial Air Transport - Fixed Wing
Commercial Air Transport - Fixed Wing
Summary:
After landing, the flight crew felt a judder from the nosewheel during a 180° turn on the runway and the judder returned intermittently during the taxi-in. The aircraft was stopped to allow a visual inspection which identified that the left nosewheel was no longer properly attached. The passengers and crew were disembarked normally. Investigation of the damaged parts identified that the outer bearing of the left nosewheel had failed due to the roller cage becoming trapped. It is not possible to say which of the two potential causes led to the failure. Whilst no recommendations are made, this event is a reminder of the importance of following manufacturer’s procedures to correctly inspect and install all aircraft wheel bearings.
After landing, the flight crew felt a judder from the nosewheel during a 180° turn on the runway and the judder returned intermittently during the taxi-in. The aircraft was stopped to allow a visual inspection which identified that the left nosewheel was no longer properly attached. The passengers and crew were disembarked normally. Investigation of the damaged parts identified that the outer bearing of the left nosewheel had failed due to the roller cage becoming trapped. It is not possible to say which of the two potential causes led to the failure. Whilst no recommendations are made, this event is a reminder of the importance of following manufacturer’s procedures to correctly inspect and install all aircraft wheel bearings.
