Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 14 July 1999
Aircraft Type: Short 330-200
Owner/operator: Luzair
Registration Number: CS-DBY
Location: near Fundao –
ÿ Portugal
Phase of Flight: Taxi
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 6
Component Affected: Aircraft control systems (steering and brakes).Aircraft control systems (steering and brakes).
Category: Accident
A pilot lost control of an aircraft while exiting the apron for a test flight, resulting in a collision with a cement barrier and subsequent stop.A pilot lost control of an aircraft while exiting the apron for a test flight, resulting in a collision with a cement barrier and subsequent stop.
Description
On leaving apron for a test flight, pilot lost steering command and brakes. He was unable to control the aircraft. It crossed a taxiway, collided with a cement barrier and stopped.
Primary Cause
Loss of steering command and brakes due to pilot incapacitation.Loss of steering command and brakes due to pilot incapacitation.Share on:
