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June 24, 1992 · Casa 212 · N428CA
Mayaguez, PR
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Incident
Date
June 24, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (18 uninjured)
Location
Mayaguez, PR
Aircraft
Casa 212
Tail Number
N428CA
Operator
Executive Airlines
Injuries
None
NTSB Number
MIA92IA141
THE CASA 212 DEPARTED SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO, EN ROUTE TO MAYAGUEZ, PUERTO RICO, ON A 14 CFR PART 135 SCHEDULED, DOMESTIC, PASSENGER, COMMUTER FLIGHT. VFR CONDITIONS PREVAILED AND A FLIGHT PLAN WAS FILED. THE PROSPECTIVE CAPTAIN WAS FLYING THE AIRPLANE FROM THE LEFT SEAT WHILE RECEIVING AN INITIAL OPERATING EXPERIENCE CHECK RIDE FROM AN AUTHORIZED CHECK AIRMAN. DURING LANDING ROLLOUT AT THE DESTINATION AIRPORT, THE NOSEWHEEL DEVELOPED A HEAVY VIBRATION, AND THE AIRPLANE VEERED OFF THE RUNWAY TO THE RIGHT, COLLIDING WITH A SIGN. THE AIRPLANE SUSTAINED NO DAMAGE. THE FLIGHTCREW AND 16 PASSENGERS WERE NOT INJURED.
NTSB Probable Cause
FAILURE OF THE NOSEGEAR ASSEMBLY STEERING ACTUATOR DUE TO PLAY AT THE LOWER TRUNNION, WHICH CAUSED A VIBRATION, FAILURE OF THE STEERING ACTUATOR, SUBSEQUENT ON GROUND LOSS OF CONTROL, AND ON-GROUND COLLISION WITH A SIGN DURING LANDING ROLLOUT.
Full Narrative
THE CASA 212 DEPARTED SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO, EN ROUTE TO MAYAGUEZ, PUERTO RICO, ON A 14 CFR PART 135 SCHEDULED, DOMESTIC, PASSENGER, COMMUTER FLIGHT. VFR CONDITIONS PREVAILED AND A FLIGHT PLAN WAS FILED. THE PROSPECTIVE CAPTAIN WAS FLYING THE AIRPLANE FROM THE LEFT SEAT WHILE RECEIVING AN INITIAL OPERATING EXPERIENCE CHECK RIDE FROM AN AUTHORIZED CHECK AIRMAN. DURING LANDING ROLLOUT AT THE DESTINATION AIRPORT, THE NOSEWHEEL DEVELOPED A HEAVY VIBRATION, AND THE AIRPLANE VEERED OFF THE RUNWAY TO THE RIGHT, COLLIDING WITH A SIGN. THE AIRPLANE SUSTAINED NO DAMAGE. THE FLIGHTCREW AND 16 PASSENGERS WERE NOT INJURED.
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time16:35 AST
Nearest AirportEugenio Maria De Hostos (0nm)
Runway9
Runway Length4999 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCasa 212
Tail NumberN428CA
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorExecutive Airlines
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsGarrett · TPE33110R511E · Unknown · 900
Seats19
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (18 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured18
Total18
Crew 1Age 47 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:10
Weather SourceWFAC