Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 7 January 2010
Aircraft Type: Saab 340A
Owner/operator: SkyBahamas Airlines
Registration Number: C6-SBE
Location: Nassau-Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS) –
ÿ Bahamas
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Substantial, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: The Saab 340A aircraft’s undercarriage.The Saab 340A aircraft’s undercarriage.
Category: Accident
A Saab 340A turboprop aircraft sustained damage while standing on an airport apron at Nassau-Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS) in the Bahamas. Two crew members were preparing for a scheduled service to Marsh Harbour International Airport (MHH).A Saab 340A turboprop aircraft sustained damage while standing on an airport apron at Nassau-Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS) in the Bahamas. Two crew members were preparing for a scheduled service to Marsh Harbour International Airport (MHH).
Description
A Saab 340A turboprop plane was damaged when the undercarriage retracted as it was standing on the apron of the Nassau-Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS), Bahamas. Two crew members were on board, preparing the airplane for a scheduled service to Marsh Harbour International Airport (MHH).
Primary Cause
Undercarriage retraction during operation on the airport apron.Undercarriage retraction during operation on the airport apron.Share on:
