Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 1 March 1988
Aircraft Type: Beechcraft 200 Super King Air
Owner/operator: Norfolk Pacific Aviation
Registration Number: VH-IBC
Location: unknown –
ÿ Australia
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: WingsWings
Category: Accident
During a routine maintenance inspection on March 2, 1988, numerous creases were discovered on the surfaces of both wings. Additionally, spar cap rivets were found to be damaged by shear load. This damage was indicative of excessive positive ‘G’ loading during flight, potentially leading to permanent deformation of the wings.During a routine maintenance inspection on March 2, 1988, numerous creases were discovered on the surfaces of both wings. Additionally, spar cap rivets were found to be damaged by shear load. This damage was indicative of excessive positive ‘G’ loading during flight, potentially leading to permanent deformation of the wings.
Description
During a routine maintenance inspection on 2 March 1988 numerous creases were found in the surfaces of both wings. In addition, spar cap rivets were found to be damaged by shear load. The damage was indicative of the aircraft having been subjected to excessive positive ‘G’ loading in flight. The circumstances leading to permanent deformation of the wings were not determined.
Source of Information
https://www.atsb.gov.au/media/5226624/198803447.pdfhttps://www.atsb.gov.au/media/5226624/198803447.pdfPrimary Cause
Excessive positive ‘G’ loading during flight.Excessive positive ‘G’ loading during flight.Share on:
