Incident Overview
Description
A Swearingen SA227-AC Metro III sustained substantial damage in a landing accident. Western Air flight 503 departed Nassau, Bahamas on a passenger flight to San Andros, Bahamas. When the aircraft touched down at San Andros, the left main gear collapsed and the propeller struck the runway surface. The pilots were able to take off again and flew the aircraft back to Nassau Airport. Upon landing the left main gear collapsed completely and the airplane came to rest on the runway with the left hand wingtip contacting the runway. There were no reported injuries to passengers or crew. The Authorities determined the probable cause of this accident as: Failure of the left main drag brace. Additional Factor: C6-REX was overweight at the time of this flight
Primary Cause
Failure of the left main drag brace.Failure of the left main drag brace.Share on:
