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October 18, 2014 · Bae Systems HAWK MK 67 · N509XX

Oklahoma City, OK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 18, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Oklahoma City, OK
Aircraft
Bae Systems HAWK MK 67 (1993)
Tail Number
N509XX
Operator
Air Usa
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN15TA019

The pilot was on a cross-country flight in a single-engine jet trainer and had stopped en route for refueling. The pilot reported that, during the takeoff roll, as the airspeed reached about 90 knots, the airplane made a hard left turn. He applied the right rudder and brake to stop the left turn; however, the airplane continued left off the runway surface and then came to rest upright. Examinations of the tires, wheel brakes, and rudder did not reveal any abnormalities. The nosewheel steering control unit was bench tested. During the test, the unit's power supply module failed; however, it was determined that a supply failure would cause a castering nosewheel rather than an uncommanded steering input. The reason for the uncommanded turn could not be determined.

NTSB Probable Cause

The loss of directional control during the takeoff roll for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations and testing.

Full Narrative

On October 18, 2014, about 1215 central daylight time, a BAE Hawk Mk 67 airplane, N509XX, departed off the side of the runway at the Tinker Air Force Base (KTIK), Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The airline transport rated pilot was not injured, and the airplane sustained substantial damage. The airplane was registered to and operated by Air USA, Inc., Henderson, Nevada, under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a public airplane flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and an instrument flight plan had been filed. The flight was originating at the time of the accident and was en route to Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station, (KNKT) Cherry Point, North Carolina. The pilot landed at KTIK for a refueling stop, and the airplane was fueled to a full load of 747 gallons. The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll, as he reached about 90 knots, the airplane made a hard left turn. He applied right rudder and brake to stop the left turn; however, the airplane continued left, off the runway surface. The airplane came to rest in the grass in an upright position. Examination of the airplane revealed the airplane landing gear had collapsed, with the left landing gear strut penetrating the wing. The airplane was configured with two external fuel tanks and two CBLS-200 bomb racks. The airplane and landing gear was inspected by engineers from BAE Systems. The airplane tires, wheel brakes, and anti-skid systems were visually inspected and then disassembled. The airplane rudder system was also inspected; the inspections did not identify any abnormalities that would have accounted for the airplane's departure from the runway. The Nose Wheel Steering Digital Control Unit (DCU) was sent to the manufacturer, SAFRAN Electronics, facility in Canada for further investigation. The DCU showed no faults when run through the automated test program. During environmental testing, the unit failed 2 hours into the test at minus 40 deg C. The unit was disassembled and the fault was identified as a short in the power supply module. It was determined that the power supply failure would cause a system shut down, resulting in a castering nose wheel, rather than un-commanded steering input. Examination of the airplane did not find any abnormalities that would account for the un-commanded turn

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:15 CDT
Nearest AirportTinker Afb (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length11101 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBae Systems HAWK MK 67
Tail NumberN509XX
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAir Usa
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsRolls Royce · Turbofan

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 73 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 46
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time16:58
Weather SourceWFAC

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