BAE Systems Jetstream 31, G-CCPW, 8 March 2012

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 December 2014

• Category: Commercial - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Field investigation
• Date of occurrence: 8 March 2012
• Aircraft type: BAE Systems Jetstream 31
• Location: Runway 26, Isle of Man Airport
• Registration: G-CCPW

BAE Systems Jetstream 31, G-CCPW

Summary:

The aircraft’s right main landing gear failed as it landed on Runway 26 at Isle of Man Airport. The right main landing gear detached, the aircraft slid along the runway on its remaining landing gear, right wingtip and luggage pannier before coming to rest on the grass adjacent to the runway. The passengers and crew vacated the aircraft without injury.

The right landing gear failed as a result of intergranular corrosion / stress corrosion cracking of the forward yoke pintle. Four safety recommendations are made.

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BAE Systems Jetstream 31 G-CCPW 10-12.pdf (1,496.87 kb)

Published 10 December 2014