North Cariboo DH8C at Smithers on Nov 6th 2022, control problems on approach

Last Update: November 28, 2022 / 19:30:35 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Nov 6, 2022

Classification
Incident

Airline
North Cariboo Flying Service

Flight number
NCB-2021

Departure
Vancouver, Canada

Destination
Smithers, Canada

Aircraft Registration
C-GLWN

Aircraft Type
De Havilland Dash 8 (300)

ICAO Type Designator
DH8C

A North Cariboo Flying Service de Havilland Dash 8-300, registration C-GLWN performing flight NCB-2021 from Vancouver,BC to Smithers,BC (Canada) with 15 passengers and 3 crew, was on approach to Smithers about to turn final when the crew disconnected the autopilot to turn left and align with the runway. While the aircraft was slowed and configured for landing the crew felt a significant pitch control issue, the trim wheel was difficult to move. While extending the flaps to 15 degrees both pilots were needed to maintain the pitch angle. The crew elected to perform a missed approach despite the significantly degraded pitch control and performed the related checklists. Pitch control improved sufficiently to permit another approach. The aircraft subsequently landed without further incident and taxied to the apron. After parking the aircraft a significant force was needed to move the control column forward to engage the control lock.

The Canadian TSB reported about 10 minutes after shutdown the controls could be freely moved and wrote: "Company maintenance examined the aircraft and discovered pieces of melting ice in the area of the elevator actuating mechanism. The aircraft had been parked outside over-night in CYVR in light rain. At CYYD, the temperature was -9°C, with a wind chill factor of -17°C. After maintenance inspected the airplane, it was returned to service."

Aircraft Registration Data

Registration mark

C-GLWN

Country of Registration

Canada

Date of Registration

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Manufacturer

Dehavilland

Aircraft Model / Type

DHC-8-311

ICAO Aircraft Type

DH8C

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Nov 6, 2022

Classification
Incident

Airline
North Cariboo Flying Service

Flight number
NCB-2021

Departure
Vancouver, Canada

Destination
Smithers, Canada

Aircraft Registration
C-GLWN

Aircraft Type
De Havilland Dash 8 (300)

ICAO Type Designator
DH8C

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North Cariboo DH8C at Smithers on Nov 6th 2022, control problems on approach

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