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April 1, 2007 · Swearingen SA-226T · N46SA

Mccall, ID

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 1, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (7 uninjured)
Location
Mccall, ID
Aircraft
Swearingen SA-226T
Tail Number
N46SA
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA07LA145

The aircraft's touchdown and rollout were uneventful until the pilot activated/engaged the nosewheel steering system to make a left turn off the runway. At that time, the aircraft suddenly veered to the right and departed the side of the runway. After the aircraft departed the runway, it encountered a four-foot-high snow bank, which resulted in substantial damage to the airframe. After the accident, the nosewheel steering system was examined and tested, and it was determined that the nosewheel was making uncommanded turns when the system was activated. The source of the system malfunction that lead to the uncommanded turns could not be positively identified.

NTSB Probable Cause

The nosewheel steering system's uncommanded turn during the landing roll, making it impossible for the pilot to maintain directional control. Factors include a snow bank running parallel to the side of the runway.

Full Narrative

On March 31, 2007, approximately 1830 mountain daylight time, a Swearingen SA-226T, N46SA, departed the runway and impacted a snow bank during the landing roll at McCall Municipal Airport, McCall, Idaho. The airline transport pilot and his six passengers were not injured, but the aircraft, which is registered to Matheson-Talmage LLC, sustained substantial damage. The 14 CFR Part 91 business flight, which departed Paine Field, Everett, Washington, approximately two hours and fifteen minutes prior to the accident, was being operated in visual meteorological conditions. The aircraft had been on an IFR flight plan. According to the pilot, the touchdown and rollout were uneventful until he activated/engaged the nose wheel steering system to make a left turn off the runway. At that time, the aircraft suddenly veered to the right and departed the side of the runway. After the aircraft departed the runway, it encountered a four foot high snow bank, which resulted in substantial damage to the airframe. After the accident, the nose wheel steering system was examined and tested, and it was determined that the nose wheel was making uncommanded turns when the system was activated. The source of the system malfunction that lead to the uncommanded turns could not be positively identified.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 PDT
Nearest AirportMccall Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway16
Runway Length6107 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftSwearingen SA-226T
Tail NumberN46SA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsGarrett-Airesearch · D-10 · Turboprop · 840
Seats11

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (7 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured7
Total7
Crew 1Age 47 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
Ceiling1500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

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