Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 30 November 1986
Aircraft Type: British Aerospace 3102 Jetstream 31
Owner/operator: Piedmont Commuter, opb Jetstream International Airlines
Registration Number: N830JS
Location: Erie International Airport, PA (ERI) –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Component Affected: Left engineLeft engine
Category: Other
A Cessna 441 aircraft was undergoing a manual speed governor check on the left engine. A semi-circle collision occurred with a Jetstream, resulting in a fire.A Cessna 441 aircraft was undergoing a manual speed governor check on the left engine. A semi-circle collision occurred with a Jetstream, resulting in a fire.
Description
A Cessna 441 aircraft (N117EA) was being prepared for a flight. During a manual speed governor check on the left engine, the aircraft veered in a semi-circle and collided with the Jetstream. A fire erupted.
Primary Cause
Manual speed governor check on the left engine.Manual speed governor check on the left engine.Share on:
