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September 18, 1992 · Fairchild SA-227-AC · N2183A
San Antonio, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 18, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
San Antonio, TX
Aircraft
Fairchild SA-227-AC
Tail Number
N2183A
Operator
Fairchild Aircraft
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW92LA228
THE PILOT WAS CONDUCTING A FUNCTIONAL TEST FLIGHT AND QUALITATIVE ENGINEERING EVALUATION OF THE AIRPLANE'S LONGITUDINAL CONTROL DURING LANDING. DURING FINAL APPROACH TO RUNWAY 12L, HE REDUCED THE ENGINES TO THE FLIGHT IDLE POSITIONS AND ESTABLISHED 95 KIAS. HE WAS UNABLE TO RAISE THE NOSE OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE FLARE TO ARREST THE DESCENT RATE AND LANDED HARD ONTO THE RUNWAY. THE AIRPLANE WAS TAXIED TO THE RAMP AND SECURED. NO MECHANICAL FAILURE WAS FOUND OR REPORTED.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE LANDING CAPABILITY OF THE AIRPLANE WAS EXCEEDED. THE LACK OF PERFORMANCE DATA WAS A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT WAS CONDUCTING A FUNCTIONAL TEST FLIGHT AND QUALITATIVE ENGINEERING EVALUATION OF THE AIRPLANE'S LONGITUDINAL CONTROL DURING LANDING. DURING FINAL APPROACH TO RUNWAY 12L, HE REDUCED THE ENGINES TO THE FLIGHT IDLE POSITIONS AND ESTABLISHED 95 KIAS. HE WAS UNABLE TO RAISE THE NOSE OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE FLARE TO ARREST THE DESCENT RATE AND LANDED HARD ONTO THE RUNWAY. THE AIRPLANE WAS TAXIED TO THE RAMP AND SECURED. NO MECHANICAL FAILURE WAS FOUND OR REPORTED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:10 CDT
Nearest AirportSan Antonio Intl. (0nm)
Runway12
Runway Length8600 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftFairchild SA-227-AC
Tail NumberN2183A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFairchild Aircraft
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsGarrett · TPE331-11U · Turboprop · 1000
Seats19
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 47 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 6 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO