Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 8 December 1992
Aircraft Type: de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 100
Owner/operator: Trigana Air Service
Registration Number: PK-YPG
Location: Pogapa –
ÿ Indonesia
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: NosegearNosegear
Category: Accident
A Twin Otter aircraft veered sharply off the runway, resulting in a nosegear collapse during takeoff attempts. The aircraft was attempting to take off with the main wheels locked, leading to a loss of control.A Twin Otter aircraft veered sharply off the runway, resulting in a nosegear collapse during takeoff attempts. The aircraft was attempting to take off with the main wheels locked, leading to a loss of control.
Description
Veered right off the runway. The Twin Otter ran down an embankment onto rough ground, causing the nosegear to collapse. Takeoff had been attempted with the main wheels locked.
Primary Cause
Loss of control during takeoff due to a sudden and unexpected deviation from the runway.Loss of control during takeoff due to a sudden and unexpected deviation from the runway.Share on:
