Accident Overview
On 22 June 2008, a Bombardier DHC-8-402 aircraft, registration HB-JGA, operated by Sky Work AG as flight SRK 172, was involved in an accident during landing at Bern-Belp Airport. The aircraft sustained damage as a result of the initial contact with the runway by its tail.
Crew Information
The cockpit crew consisted of a training captain, a commander under supervision, and a copilot under supervision. The report notes that crew fatigue may have played a role in the accident. No other details about the crew's experience or duty times are provided in the available excerpts.
Findings
The investigation was conducted by the Swiss Bureau d’enquête sur les accidents d’aviation (BEAA). Technical aspects were examined, but no specific mechanical failures were identified. The focus was on human and operational factors, including the crew's response during the landing flare.
Cause
The probable cause of the accident, as stated by the investigation, was that the initial touchdown occurred with the tail of the aircraft, following the crew's reaction to establish an excessively nose-up attitude instead of increasing engine power when faced with a high rate of descent. Crew fatigue was cited as a possible contributing element.