During climb, the flight crew noticed, on the warning panel, the ‘PITCH FEEL’ light, was illuminated. The captain disengaged the autopilot, checked the forces on the control column and re-engaged the autopilot. The “PITCH FEEL” warning light, remained continuously ON, during cruise and descent until the slats were extended. The Falcon reached a cruising altitude…… Continue Reading →
On June 10, 2007, a Dassault Falcon 900, was substantially damaged when it overran the departure end of Runway 25 following an aborted take-off at the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, (USA)…. Continue Reading →
The flightcrew’s inadequate coordination and improper weather evaluation. Also causal was the captain’s improper decision to continue the approach to a runway with insufficient length and his failure to obtain the proper touch down point on the runway. A factor in the accident was the tailwind conditions and the ice and snow covered runway…. Continue Reading →
During a visual approach, the aircraft encountered worsening weather conditions and inadvertently flew into close proximity with the terrain. The crew were alerted to the situation by on-board equipment, but the Captain did not respond to the « PULL UP » warnings it generated…. Continue Reading →
Around one minute after takeoff,the crew felt a shock followed by strong vibrations on the controls. After deciding to return to the airfield and requested priority and the callout of the emergency services, they were unable to determine the source of the problem. The vibrations slightly reduced in intensity with the reduction of speed on…… Continue Reading →
The aircraft landed, aquaplaned and overran the slush covered runway…. Continue Reading →
The Embraer 145LR aircraft overran the runway, coming to rest approximately 300 feet off the end of the runway in a grass field. The aircraft sustained minor damage to the inboard left main landing gear tire…. Continue Reading →
An EMB-120RT crashed during a rapid descent after an uncommanded roll excursion near Monroe, Michigan (USA). Safety issues in the report focused on procedures for the use of ice protection systems, airspeed and flap configuration information, stall warning/protection system capabilities, operation of the autopilot in icing conditions, aircraft icing certification requirements, and icing-related research…. Continue Reading →
This report explains the accident involving an EMB-120RT airplane, which experienced the loss of a propeller blade and crashed during an emergency landing near Carrollton, Georgia (USA), on August 21, 1995. Safety issues in the report focused on manufacturer engineering practices, propeller blade maintenance repair, propeller testing and inspection procedures, the relaying of emergency information…… Continue Reading →