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August 16, 1988 · Fairchild SA-226-TC · N322BA
Cleveland, OH
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 16, 1988
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 6 uninjured
Location
Cleveland, OH
Aircraft
Fairchild SA-226-TC
Tail Number
N322BA
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI88FA205
THE CAPTAIN'S LATE DECISION TO ABORT AFTER A PROPELLER LINKAGE FAILURE ON THE RIGHT ENGINE AND THE CO-PILOT'S FAILURE TO RELINQUISH ENGINE AND BRAKING AUTHORITY TO THE CAPTAIN RESULTING IN CONFUSION AND INADEQUATE BRAKING TO STOP ON THE RUNWAY AFTER THE ABORT.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE CAPTAIN'S LATE DECISION TO ABORT AFTER A PROPELLER LINKAGE FAILURE ON THE RIGHT ENGINE AND THE CO-PILOT'S FAILURE TO RELINQUISH ENGINE AND BRAKING AUTHORITY TO THE CAPTAIN RESULTING IN CONFUSION AND INADEQUATE BRAKING TO STOP ON THE RUNWAY AFTER THE ABORT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:57 EDT
Nearest AirportHOPKINS (0nm N)
Runway23L
Runway Length8998 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftFairchild SA-226-TC
Tail NumberN322BA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsGarrett · TPE331-10UA · Turboprop · 1000
Seats20
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 6 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured6
Total8
Crew 1Age 32 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 63 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time11:50
Weather SourceWFAC