Runway excursion of courier aircraft at Goose Bay

No fatalities • Goose Bay, Canada • Landing (descent or approach)

A scheduled courier flight operating from St. John's experienced a runway excursion during landing at Goose Bay due to loss of directional control on a snow-covered runway.

What happened

A scheduled courier operation was traveling from St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, to Goose Bay when the incident occurred. The aircraft arrived at the destination at 04:56 Atlantic Standard Time. During the landing roll on a runway covered in snow, the aircraft began to drift toward the right side of the centerline.

The pilot attempted to correct the deviation by applying full-left rudder and engaging reverse thrust on the engines, but these actions failed to stabilize the aircraft. Consequently, the aircraft exited the runway and collided with a hard-packed snow bank. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft, though there were no injuries reported among the two crew members on board.

Findings

  • The presence of snow on the runway surface contributed to the loss of directional control.
  • The pilot's attempts to regain control via rudder and reverse thrust were ineffective during the landing roll.

Probable cause

The aircraft lost directional control during the landing roll on a snow-covered runway, leading to a runway excursion.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2002-03-04 Swearingen SA227 Metro III accident near Goose Bay, Canada?

A scheduled courier flight operating from St. John's experienced a runway excursion during landing at Goose Bay due to loss of directional control on a snow-covered runway.

Were there any fatalities in the 2002-03-04 Swearingen SA227 Metro III accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2002-03-04 involved a Swearingen SA227 Metro III, registration C-FITW, operated by Provincial Airlines, at Goose Bay, Canada.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft lost directional control during the landing roll on a snow-covered runway, leading to a runway excursion.

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