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February 22, 1984 · Embraer EM-110P1 · N103VA
Cordova, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 22, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (9 uninjured)
Location
Cordova, AK
Aircraft
Embraer EM-110P1
Tail Number
N103VA
Operator
Valdez Airlines
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC84MA037
DURING A LANDING AT NIGHT, THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN SLIGHTLY LEFT OF THE RWY CENTERLINE, WHICH WAS NOT VISIBLE, & BEGAN VEERING TO THE LEFT. THE PLT REPORTED THAT THE ACFT DID NOT RESPOND TO RUDDER INPUTS, RUDDER TILLER INPUTS OR DIFFERENTIAL REVERSE THRUST. IT CONTINUED TO THE LEFT, HIT A 30 INCH SNOW BERM (LOCATED INSIDE THE RWY LIGHTS) & WENT OFF THE RWY. THE LEFT GEAR COLLAPSED & THE LEFT PROP HIT THE GROUND BEFORE THE ACFT CAME TO REST. DURING AN EXAM, THE LEFT WHEEL ROTATED FREELY, BUT ONE SIDE OF THE WHEEL WAS CUT & SCRAPED, INDICATING IT HAD BEEN LOCKED. NO MECHANICAL BRAKE MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE WAS VERIFIED. THIS WAS THE PLT'S 1ST FLT IN 21 DAYS.
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DURING A LANDING AT NIGHT, THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN SLIGHTLY LEFT OF THE RWY CENTERLINE, WHICH WAS NOT VISIBLE, & BEGAN VEERING TO THE LEFT. THE PLT REPORTED THAT THE ACFT DID NOT RESPOND TO RUDDER INPUTS, RUDDER TILLER INPUTS OR DIFFERENTIAL REVERSE THRUST. IT CONTINUED TO THE LEFT, HIT A 30 INCH SNOW BERM (LOCATED INSIDE THE RWY LIGHTS) & WENT OFF THE RWY. THE LEFT GEAR COLLAPSED & THE LEFT PROP HIT THE GROUND BEFORE THE ACFT CAME TO REST. DURING AN EXAM, THE LEFT WHEEL ROTATED FREELY, BUT ONE SIDE OF THE WHEEL WAS CUT & SCRAPED, INDICATING IT HAD BEEN LOCKED. NO MECHANICAL BRAKE MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE WAS VERIFIED. THIS WAS THE PLT'S 1ST FLT IN 21 DAYS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:05 AKST
Nearest AirportCordova Mile 13 (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length7499 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftEmbraer EM-110P1
Tail NumberN103VA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorValdez Airlines
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W · PT6A-34 · Turboprop · 750
Seats15
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (9 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured9
Total9
Crew 1Age 26 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDark Night
Wind110° @ 5 kt
Ceiling500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 30 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:57
Weather SourceWFAC