Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 9 December 1993
Aircraft Type: Saab 340B
Owner/operator: Crossair
Registration Number: HB-AKC
Location: Berne-Belp Airport (BRN) –
ÿ Switzerland
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Minor, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 6
Component Affected: PropellerPropeller
Investigating Agency: BFU Switz.BFU Switz.
Category: Accident
A Crossair flight 922 experienced a significant incident during landing in Basel, Switzerland. The aircraft swerved off the runway, resulting in damage to the propeller, undercarriage, flaps, and fuselage. There were no injuries, and the accident was attributed to a gust of wind causing an unstabilized flare, the PIC’s indecisiveness in decelerating after touchdown, and their inadequate handling of the aircraft’s descent in crosswinds.A Crossair flight 922 experienced a significant incident during landing in Basel, Switzerland. The aircraft swerved off the runway, resulting in damage to the propeller, undercarriage, flaps, and fuselage. There were no injuries, and the accident was attributed to a gust of wind causing an unstabilized flare, the PIC’s indecisiveness in decelerating after touchdown, and their inadequate handling of the aircraft’s descent in crosswinds.
Description
Crossair flight 922 started in Basel with destination Bern, Switzerland. While landing, the aircraft swerved off the runway. The propeller, undercarriage, flaps and the fuselage were damaged. There were no injuries. Causes The accident was due to: – An unstabilized flare during landing caused by a gust of wind; – Indecisiveness of the PIC to postpone landing; – The indecisive and inadequate behavior of the PIC when decelerating the aircraft after touchdown in cross winds.
Primary Cause
Unstabilized flare during landing due to gust of wind.Unstabilized flare during landing due to gust of wind.Share on:
