Thrust reverser failure and braking error during landing rollout

No fatalities • Hailey-Friedman Memorial, United States of America • Landing (descent or approach)

A malfunction in the thrust reverser relay circuit board prevented deployment during landing, leading to an unintended increase in forward thrust and subsequent braking error.

What happened

During the landing rollout phase, the aircraft experienced a mechanical failure involving the thrust reverser relay circuit board. This malfunction prevented the thrust reversers from deploying as intended when the pilot attempted to activate them. As a result of this failure, the cockpit indicators for both the 'reversers in transition' and 'reversers deployed' states failed to illuminate.

Despite the aircraft flight manual providing specific warnings against advancing the reverser throttle levers into the power range without confirmed light illumination, the pilot proceeded to move the levers into the power range. This action occurred even after the activation of the throttle mismatch warning horn. The continued application of reverse power led to an increase in forward thrust while the aircraft was attempting to decelerate.

Simultaneously, the second-in-command engaged the parking brake lever to the full override position. This action effectively locked the main wheel brakes and bypassed the functionality of the antiskid system during the critical deceleration period.

Probable cause

The failure of the thrust reverser relay circuit board prevented deployment, which was compounded by the pilot's decision to advance throttles despite warning indicators and the crew's improper engagement of the parking brake override.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1993-08-26 Dassault Falcon 10 accident near Hailey-Friedman Memorial, United States of America?

A malfunction in the thrust reverser relay circuit board prevented deployment during landing, leading to an unintended increase in forward thrust and subsequent braking error.

Were there any fatalities in the 1993-08-26 Dassault Falcon 10 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1993-08-26 involved a Dassault Falcon 10, registration F-BYCV, operated by BAC Inc., at Hailey-Friedman Memorial, United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The failure of the thrust reverser relay circuit board prevented deployment, which was compounded by the pilot's decision to advance throttles despite warning indicators and the crew's improper engagement of the parking brake override.

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