Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 10 October 2000
Aircraft Type: ATR 72-212
Owner/operator: BA CityFlyer
Registration Number: G-BYTP
Location: Bournemouth Airport –
ÿ United Kingdom
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 44
Component Affected: Pilot control and aircraft stability.Pilot control and aircraft stability.
Investigating Agency: AAIBAAIB
Category: Accident
An aircraft experienced severe turbulence upon arrival in the Jersey area, resulting in a loss of control and a catastrophic landing. The pilot initiated a diversion and subsequently lost control, leading to a nose-down landing with the aircraft collapsing upon landing.An aircraft experienced severe turbulence upon arrival in the Jersey area, resulting in a loss of control and a catastrophic landing. The pilot initiated a diversion and subsequently lost control, leading to a nose-down landing with the aircraft collapsing upon landing.
Description
On arrival in the Jersey area the aircraft encountered severe turbulence. After several approach attempts, a diversion was carried out. During an ILS apprpach the auto pilot was disconnected at 230 ft agl after which the speed increased leading to a too fast final approach. The aircraft landed on the nose landing gear which collapsed on the fifth bounce. A passenger evacuation was sucessfully carried out.
Primary Cause
Loss of control due to severe turbulence and pilot error during a critical approach.Loss of control due to severe turbulence and pilot error during a critical approach.Share on:
