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March 2, 1991 · Short Brothers SD3-60 · N385MQ
Chicago, IL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 2, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (22 uninjured)
Location
Chicago, IL
Aircraft
Short Brothers SD3-60
Tail Number
N385MQ
Operator
Simmons Airlines
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI91LA103
THE ACCIDENT AIRPLANE OVERROTATED AND STRUCK THE RUNWAY WITH AIRCRAFT FUSELAGE DURING A NO FLAP LANDING. THE FIRST OFFICER WAS FLYING THE APPROACH AND WHEN HE ASKED FOR FLAP EXTENSION BOTH PILOTS STATED THEY DID NOT EXTEND. THE CAPTAIN ELECTED TO CONTINUE THE APPROACH. THE FINAL APPROACH WAS FLOWN WITH THE CAPTAIN MANIPULATING THE THROTTLES AND THE FIRST OFFICER ON THE FLIGHT CONTROLS. THE AIRLANE BOUNCED ON TOUCHDOWN. THE CAPTAIN ASSUMED COMPLETE CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE AND COMPLETED THE LANDING.
NTSB Probable Cause
AN EXCESSIVE LANDING FLARE BY THE COPILOT. FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACCIDENT ARE THE INOPERATIVE WING FLAPS AND THE CAPTAIN'S INADEQUATE SUPERVISON.
Full Narrative
THE ACCIDENT AIRPLANE OVERROTATED AND STRUCK THE RUNWAY WITH AIRCRAFT FUSELAGE DURING A NO FLAP LANDING. THE FIRST OFFICER WAS FLYING THE APPROACH AND WHEN HE ASKED FOR FLAP EXTENSION BOTH PILOTS STATED THEY DID NOT EXTEND. THE CAPTAIN ELECTED TO CONTINUE THE APPROACH. THE FINAL APPROACH WAS FLOWN WITH THE CAPTAIN MANIPULATING THE THROTTLES AND THE FIRST OFFICER ON THE FLIGHT CONTROLS. THE AIRLANE BOUNCED ON TOUCHDOWN. THE CAPTAIN ASSUMED COMPLETE CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE AND COMPLETED THE LANDING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:45 CST
Nearest AirportO'Hare Field (0nm N)
Runway32
Runway Length10003 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftShort Brothers SD3-60
Tail NumberN385MQ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSimmons Airlines
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W · PT6A-65AR · Turboprop · 1220
Seats39
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (22 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured22
Total22
Crew 1Age 30 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 22 kt, gusting 31 kt
Visibility2 sm
CeilingOvercast 1100 ft
Temperature / Dew Point30 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:45
Weather SourceWFAC