Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 12 February 2004
Aircraft Type: British Aerospace 3109 Jetstream 31
Owner/operator: Sun-Air of Scandinavia
Registration Number: OY-MUE
Location: Aarhus-Tirstrup Airport (AAR) –
ÿ Denmark
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Substantial, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Leading propellerLeading propeller
Category: Accident
A Jetstream, operating at high speed in icy weather near Aarhus, unexpectedly jumped the chocks. The leading propeller sustained significant damage, resulting in the disintegration of the propeller and substantial fuselage damage.A Jetstream, operating at high speed in icy weather near Aarhus, unexpectedly jumped the chocks. The leading propeller sustained significant damage, resulting in the disintegration of the propeller and substantial fuselage damage.
Description
During high speed engine runs in icy weather at Aarhus, the Jetstream jumped the chocks. The no. 1 propeller struck the GPU and disintegrated. Debris punctured the fuselage, causing substantial damage.
Primary Cause
Unexpected jump of a high-speed aircraft through chocks.Unexpected jump of a high-speed aircraft through chocks.Share on:
