Incident Overview
Date: Friday 28 June 2019
Aircraft Type: Saab 340A
Owner/operator: Western Air
Registration Number: C6-VIP
Location: Nassau-Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS) –
ÿ Bahamas
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Substantial
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Wheel chocksWheel chocks
Category: Other
A Western Air Saab 340A ground crew inadvertently caused a collision with a covered walkway during a run-up check at Nassau-Lynden Pindling International Airport. The wheel chocks failed to restrain the aircraft, leading to a nose landing gear collapse and propeller blade severing.A Western Air Saab 340A ground crew inadvertently caused a collision with a covered walkway during a run-up check at Nassau-Lynden Pindling International Airport. The wheel chocks failed to restrain the aircraft, leading to a nose landing gear collapse and propeller blade severing.
Description
A Western Air Saab 340A ground crew was preparing the aircraft for re-positioning at the Nassau-Lynden Pindling International Airport, Bahamas. During its run up checks, the wheel chocks did not restrain the aircraft resulting in a collision with a covered walkway. The nose landing gear collapsed and several propeller blades on the no.1 prop were severed.
Source of Information
https://znsbahamas.com/2019/06/28/wester-air-officials-released-a-statement/, https://www.facebook.com/westernairltd/photos/a.306964899733/10157661533699734/https://znsbahamas.com/2019/06/28/wester-air-officials-released-a-statement/, https://www.facebook.com/westernairltd/photos/a.306964899733/10157661533699734/Primary Cause
Failure of wheel chocks to restrain the aircraft during a run-up check.Failure of wheel chocks to restrain the aircraft during a run-up check.Share on:
