What happened
During a taxiing maneuver, the crew of the aircraft encountered an area of unstable ice, often referred to as a hot spot. This excursion occurred because the flight crew was provided with inaccurate ground information regarding the condition of the surface.
Following the incident, the crew performed an emergency shutdown of the engines and successfully evacuated the aircraft through the primary door. There were no injuries reported during the event.
Findings
- The primary factor in the excursion was the provision of incorrect information to the crew regarding the taxiway conditions.
After the incident, the aircraft was recovered by moving it onto thicker, more stable ice. The aircraft was subsequently purchased by a third party and operated until its registration was cancelled in 1982.