Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 13 March 2016
Aircraft Type: Britten-Norman BN-2B-20 Islander
Owner/operator: Anguilla Air Services
Registration Number: VP-ACT
Location: Saint-Barthlmy Airport (SBH) –
ÿ Saint Barth?lemy
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft Control System (specifically, the rudder and control surfaces).Aircraft Control System (specifically, the rudder and control surfaces).
Category: Accident
A Britten-Norman BN-2B-20 Islander experienced a significant longitudinal runway excursion during an approach to runway 28 at Saint-Barthlmy Airport. The pilot lost directional control, resulting in a landside excursion.A Britten-Norman BN-2B-20 Islander experienced a significant longitudinal runway excursion during an approach to runway 28 at Saint-Barthlmy Airport. The pilot lost directional control, resulting in a landside excursion.
Description
A Britten-Norman BN-2B-20 Islander sustained substantial damage in a runway excursion accident at Saint-Barthlmy Airport. The pilot was on approach to runway 28. The wind was from 060 at 26 kt and the runway was wet. During the landing roll, the pilot lost directional control and the airplane made a longitudinal runway excursion.
Primary Cause
Loss of directional control during landing roll due to wind conditions and terrain.Loss of directional control during landing roll due to wind conditions and terrain.Share on:
