AO-1996-002(incorporating 96-004) Fairchild SA 227 Metroliner ZK-POB, runway excursion, Christchurch Airport and Fairchild SA 227 Metroliner ZK-SDA, runway excursion, Auckland Airport
Aviation
Published date
29 January 1997
Accident/Incident date
12 January 1996
Status
Published
Jurisdiction
New Zealand
Executive summary
On Friday 12 January and Thursday 18 January 1996, Metroliners ZK-POB and ZK-SDA respectively were involved in runway excursions after the pilot flying engaged the nosewheel steering during their landing runs. No injuries were sustained in either event and the damage to the aircraft was minor.
Review the maintenance procedure to ensure as far as practicable that the amplifier/fault protection unit in the nose wheel steering system is replaced before it fails in service.
