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September 6, 1985 · Swearingen SA-26AT · N18SE
Columbia, SC
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 6, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Columbia, SC
Aircraft
Swearingen SA-26AT
Tail Number
N18SE
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL85LA270
THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING LANDING ROLL, AFTER SLOWING THE AIRCRAFT TO APPROX 40 KTS THE AIRCRAFT SWERVED OFF OF THE RUNWAY FOLLOWING ACTIVATION OF THE NOSE WHEEL STEERING. THE PILOT RELATED THAT THE NOSE WHEEL STEERING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED ON TWO PREVIOUS OCCASIONS, BOTH FOLLOWING FLIGHT IN ICING CONDITIONS. POST CRASH EXAMINATION OF NOSE WHEEL STEERING FAILED TO DISCLOSE ANY PREEXISTING FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION.
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THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING LANDING ROLL, AFTER SLOWING THE AIRCRAFT TO APPROX 40 KTS THE AIRCRAFT SWERVED OFF OF THE RUNWAY FOLLOWING ACTIVATION OF THE NOSE WHEEL STEERING. THE PILOT RELATED THAT THE NOSE WHEEL STEERING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED ON TWO PREVIOUS OCCASIONS, BOTH FOLLOWING FLIGHT IN ICING CONDITIONS. POST CRASH EXAMINATION OF NOSE WHEEL STEERING FAILED TO DISCLOSE ANY PREEXISTING FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:45 EDT
Nearest AirportOwens Field (0nm N)
Runway31
Runway Length4600 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSwearingen SA-26AT
Tail NumberN18SE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsAiresearch · TPE 331-1 · Turboprop · 840
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 61 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 11 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:50
Weather SourceWFAC