F-BYAH

Safety history

• January 28, 1979Accident

  The crew departed Rodez-Marcillac Airport at 1715LT on a local test flight following a two-month maintenance period after the aircraft was suffering vibrations during preceding flights. On board were two pilots of Air Rouergue, two engineers from the same operator, a Fokker technician and one pilot from Air Alpes.

  Fokker F27 Friendship · 5 fatalities

  Failure of the crew to level off at the prescribed altitude either due to inadequate monitoring when passing through 4,400 feet or an altimeter setting error by confusion between QNH and QFE. Other factors were a lack of flight preparation; non use of the radio altimeter and a possible CofG outside limits affecting the longitudinal maneuverability. Full accident record