Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 22 November 1987
Aircraft Type: Swearingen SA226-TC Metro II
Owner/operator: Compagnie Arienne du Languedoc
Registration Number: F-GCTE
Location: Le Puy –
ÿ France
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Engine(s)Engine(s)
Category: Accident
An engine stop occurred during approach to Le Puy, France, following the selection of fine pitch props. The engines ceased operation almost instantaneously at 500 feet. A landing was executed in a field due to the weather conditions.An engine stop occurred during approach to Le Puy, France, following the selection of fine pitch props. The engines ceased operation almost instantaneously at 500 feet. A landing was executed in a field due to the weather conditions.
Description
On approach to Le Puy, engine anti-icing was not used. At 500 feet, after the props had been selected to fine pitch, both engines stopped almost instantly. A landing in a field was carried out. Weather at the time was: 4/8 SC at 13/2600 feet, 7 AC at 9000 feet, temperature 2.1, and dew point 0.5.
Primary Cause
Engine malfunction or instability during approach.Engine malfunction or instability during approach.Share on:
