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September 26, 1989 · Canadair CL-44 · N104BB
Greensboro, NC
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Incident
Date
September 26, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Greensboro, NC
Aircraft
Canadair CL-44
Tail Number
N104BB
Operator
Aircraft Marketing
Injuries
None
NTSB Number
ATL89IA219
WHILE ATTEMPTING AN INSTRUMENT APPROACH TO GREENSBORO, NC, THE FIRST OFFICER REFUSED TO FOLLOW MISSED APPROACH INSTRUCTIONS AND TOOK THE FLIGHT CONTROLS FROM THE CAPTAIN. AFTER A STRUGGLE, THE CAPTAIN AND FLIGHT ENGINEER REGAINED CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. DURING THE STRUGGLE, THE AIRPLANE CAME WITHIN 30 FEET OF COLLIDING WITH A PASSENGER TERMINAL AND PARKED AIRPLANES. THE FIRST OFFICER'S MENTAL STATE WAS SUCH THAT HE BELIEVED THAT HIS ACTIONS WERE IN ACCORDANCE WITH COMPANY POLICIES.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE FIRST OFFICER'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW APPROVED MISSED APPROACH PROCEDURES, AND HIS ATTEMPT TO TAKE THE FLIGHT CONTROLS FROM THE CAPTAIN WHO WAS FLYING THE AIRPLANE.
Full Narrative
WHILE ATTEMPTING AN INSTRUMENT APPROACH TO GREENSBORO, NC, THE FIRST OFFICER REFUSED TO FOLLOW MISSED APPROACH INSTRUCTIONS AND TOOK THE FLIGHT CONTROLS FROM THE CAPTAIN. AFTER A STRUGGLE, THE CAPTAIN AND FLIGHT ENGINEER REGAINED CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. DURING THE STRUGGLE, THE AIRPLANE CAME WITHIN 30 FEET OF COLLIDING WITH A PASSENGER TERMINAL AND PARKED AIRPLANES. THE FIRST OFFICER'S MENTAL STATE WAS SUCH THAT HE BELIEVED THAT HIS ACTIONS WERE IN ACCORDANCE WITH COMPANY POLICIES.
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time06:15 EDT
Nearest AirportGreensboro (0nm N)
Runway5
Runway Length10000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCanadair CL-44
Tail NumberN104BB
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorAircraft Marketing
Operating RulePart 121
Engines4
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsRolls-Royce · MK-515 · Turboprop · 5305
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 37 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDark Night
Wind40° @ 4 kt
Visibility2 sm
CeilingOvercast 400 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 55
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time10:15