ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 376303
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| Date: | Friday 6 September 1985 |
| Time: | 13:45 LT |
| Type: |  Swearingen SA.26AT Merlin IIB |
| Owner/operator: | Becker Sand & Gravel Company |
| Registration: | N18SE |
| MSN: | T26-134 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 4277 hours |
| Engine model: | Airesearch TPE 331-1 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Columbia, SC -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Executive |
| Departure airport: | Hawesville, KY (6M5) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING LANDING ROLL, AFTER SLOWING THE AIRCRAFT TO APPROX 40 KTS THE AIRCRAFT SWERVED OFF OF THE RUNWAY FOLLOWING ACTIVATION OF THE NOSE WHEEL STEERING. THE PILOT RELATED THAT THE NOSE WHEEL STEERING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED ON TWO PREVIOUS OCCASIONS, BOTH FOLLOWING FLIGHT IN ICING CONDITIONS. POST CRASH EXAMINATION OF NOSE WHEEL STEERING FAILED TO DISCLOSE ANY PREEXISTING FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ATL85LA270
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 29-Mar-2024 14:46 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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