Saab-Scania SF340B, G-LGNI, 16 December 2010

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
Commercial - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Field investigation
Date of occurrence:
16 December 2010
Aircraft type:
Saab-Scania SF340B
Location:
Kirkwall Airport, Orkney Islands
Registration:
G-LGNI

Saab-Scania SF340B, G-LGNI

Summary:

When landing in a strong crosswind on a slush covered runway the nosewheel steering system did not operate and, initially, the power levers could not be moved into the beta range. When the aircraft decelerated to taxi speed the nosewheel steering system operated normally. It is probable that delayed closure of the mainwheel weight-on-wheels switches caused both problems.

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Published 10 December 2014