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March 31, 1982 · Swearingen SA226TC · N62Z
Chicago, IL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Incident
Date
March 31, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (18 uninjured)
Location
Chicago, IL
Aircraft
Swearingen SA226TC
Tail Number
N62Z
Operator
Britt Airways
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
CHI82IA108
THE AIRCRAFT VEERED LEFT AT SLOW SPEED BUT THE VEER WAS CORRECTED. AT 60 KTS THE AIRCRAFT VEERED AGAIN AND WAS NOT CORRECTED. AIRCRAFT LEFT RUNWAY AND DAMAGED PROPS. SERVICE BULLETIN SA-226 NO. 103 DATED 01/20/82 STATES THAT LIMITS BE PLACED ON USE OF NOSE WHEEL STEERING AND PRE-TAKEOFF CHECK TO INSURE STEERING IS IN CASTOR MODE PRIOR TO TAKEOFF.
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THE AIRCRAFT VEERED LEFT AT SLOW SPEED BUT THE VEER WAS CORRECTED. AT 60 KTS THE AIRCRAFT VEERED AGAIN AND WAS NOT CORRECTED. AIRCRAFT LEFT RUNWAY AND DAMAGED PROPS. SERVICE BULLETIN SA-226 NO. 103 DATED 01/20/82 STATES THAT LIMITS BE PLACED ON USE OF NOSE WHEEL STEERING AND PRE-TAKEOFF CHECK TO INSURE STEERING IS IN CASTOR MODE PRIOR TO TAKEOFF.
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time21:05 CST
Nearest AirportO'Hare International (0nm N)
Runway32
Runway Length11600 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSwearingen SA226TC
Tail NumberN62Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
OperatorBritt Airways
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsGarrett · TPE-331-3U3-O · Turboprop · 940
Seats22
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (18 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured18
Total18
Crew 1Age 26 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind220° @ 18 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point14 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:50