LeAir E110 at Nassau on Nov 17th 2022, gear problem results in nose gear collapse on landing
Last Update: December 14, 2022 / 22:02:17 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Nov 17, 2022
Classification
Accident
Airline
LeAir
Departure
Cap Haitien, Haiti
Destination
Nassau, Bahamas
Aircraft Registration
C6-CAB
Aircraft Type
Embraer EMB-110
ICAO Type Designator
E110
Airport ICAO Code
MYNN
Nassau's Airport Authority reported the aircraft with 21 people on board veered off the runway. There were no injuries. Passengers and their luggage were taken to the terminal.
Bahamas' AAIA have opened an investigation into the occurrence.
On Dec 14th 2022 Bahama's AAIA released their final short investigation report into the occurrence rated an accident stating: "In the aftermath of the occurrence, during follow up assessments with the operator, it was discovered that the nose gear steering linkage was broken. This mechanical failure was identified as contributory to the prevention of the extension of the nose landing gear."
The AAIA reported the damage: "The aircraft received damages to both propellers, nose cone, and the underside of aircraft nose. Emergency response protocols [Airport Rescue &Fire Fighting (ARFF), Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF)] were initiated as required and there were no reported injuries."
The AAIA summarized the sequence of events:
The commercial flight departed the Cap-Haitien International Airport (MTCH), Cap-Haitien, Haiti with 21 persons (2 crew, 19 passengers) on board. According to the pilots, the flight was uneventful up until the point of preparing for the approach into MYNN.
The pilot in command (PIC) advised that during the approach sequence, upon selecting the landing gear handle to the down position, the gear safe indication was observed for both main gears, but not for the nose landing gear. Subsequently, an attempt was made to extend the gear using emergency procedures as per the manufacturer’s guidance outlined in the pilot operating handbook (POH). However, the unsafe gear indication was still observed.
Additionally, during this time, the PIC also observed that the tiller for the aircraft nose steering was moving freely. Nassau approach control was made aware of the observed unsafe landing gear indication and a low fly-over was coordinated with the control tower where air traffic control (ATC) advised that it appeared that only the main landing gears were extended.
As a result, the PIC made the decision to burn off fuel in preparation for landing the aircraft without the benefit of the nose landing gear. After conducting a few orbits within the area, the pilots were given clearance by ATC to land on runway 10 at MYNN.
The pilot in command advised that during landing, back pressure was applied to the control column for an extended period during the roll out sequence, to delay the aircraft nose from coming into contact with the runway surface, and thereby maintain directional control of the aircraft.
After the nose of the aircraft came into contact with the runway surface, the aircraft veered to the right side of runway 10 and eventually exited the paved runway surface at a distance of approximately 3,280 feet from threshold of runway 10. It then travelled for approximately 804 feet from the exit point before coming to rest and oriented in a north-easterly direction, approximately 40°.
Metars:
MYNN 172200Z 03009KT 9999 SCT018 BKN100 27/22 A3002=
MYNN 172100Z 02009KT 9999 SCT018 BKN100 27/22 A3002=
MYNN 172000Z 03007KT 9999 SCT018 BKN100 27/23 A3002=
MYNN 171900Z 06007KT 9999 SCT018 BKN100 28/23 A3002=
MYNN 171800Z 14003KT 050V170 9000 VCSH FEW018CB BKN070 28/24 A3005=
MYNN 171700Z 07003KT 9999 FEW020 BKN070 28/24 A3007=
MYNN 171600Z 09004KT 9999 FEW020 BKN060 27/22 A3009=
MYNN 171500Z 13005KT 080V160 9999 SCT020 BKN100 28/23 A3010=
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Nov 17, 2022
Classification
Accident
Airline
LeAir
Departure
Cap Haitien, Haiti
Destination
Nassau, Bahamas
Aircraft Registration
C6-CAB
Aircraft Type
Embraer EMB-110
ICAO Type Designator
E110
Airport ICAO Code
MYNN
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