Casualties unknown

Runway Excursion During Crosswind Landing (N2691W)

Boston, MA, US

On June 25, 1992, a Fairchild SA-227AC (registration N2691W) operated by Northeast Express Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Boston, MA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE LOSS OF AIRPLANE CONTROL DURING A CROSSWIND LANDING RESULTING IN A HARD BOUNCED LANDING AND A COLLISION WITH THE RUNWAY. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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An airplane veered left off the runway during landing in gusty crosswind conditions after the pilot applied power to the left engine to maintain directional control. Damage was found to the left wing tip, right engine propellers, and nose gear trunnion.

Incident Details

The airplane was landing on runway 22L. The wind was reported from 286 degrees at 16 knots, gusting to 21 knots. According to the pilot, during the landing, they corrected for the crosswind with a right sideslip. After reducing power to flight idle, the aircraft rolled to the left. The pilot then applied power on the left engine to maintain directional control. The aircraft touched down on the left side of the runway and subsequently veered left, departing the runway.

Examination and Testing

Post-incident examination revealed damage to the left wing tip, the right engine propellers, and the nose gear trunnion. Testing was performed on the propeller blade angles, engine control cables, the stall warning system, and the flight controls. No discrepancies were noted in any of these systems.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X14984. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.