Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 23 May 1992
Aircraft Type: de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 310
Owner/operator: Malaysia Airlines
Registration Number: 9M-MDL
Location: Sibu Airport (SBW) –
ÿ Malaysia
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 21
Component Affected: RudderRudder
Category: Accident
A descent for approach to runway 27 was initiated by the co-pilot. The aircraft veered off the right side of the runway, resulting in damage to the undercarriage. The pilot was not guarding the rudder, leading to the veer. The aircraft sustained damage during the approach and landing. One passenger experienced minor injuries.A descent for approach to runway 27 was initiated by the co-pilot. The aircraft veered off the right side of the runway, resulting in damage to the undercarriage. The pilot was not guarding the rudder, leading to the veer. The aircraft sustained damage during the approach and landing. One passenger experienced minor injuries.
Description
A descent for approach to runway 27 was made by the co-pilot. The aircraft veered off the right into a bushy area. The pilot could not arrest the (right) veer because he was not guarding the rudder – having his feet on the floor during the approach and landing. The aircraft sustained damage to the undercarriage. One passenger sustained minor injuries.
Primary Cause
Pilot error ? lack of rudder guarding during approach and landing.Pilot error ? lack of rudder guarding during approach and landing.Share on:
