At 1140 Central time, the airplane was substantially damaged following a loss of control while landing. The Airline Transport pilot, the Commercial pilot acting as first officer and the seven passengers aboard were not inured. Visual conditions prevailed. Tower personnel reported the airplane veered to the left and departed the runway during landing. The pilot reported that during the landing roll and upon nose wheel touchdown, the steering wheel mechanism failed and resulted in an uncommanded turn to the left. Weather observations included calm winds and clear skies.
January 2, 2007, Tulsa, Okla., Fairchild Merlin SW-3
At 1140 Central time, the airplane was substantially damaged following a loss of control while landing. The Airline Transport pilot, the Commercial pilot acting as first officer and the seven passengers aboard were not inured. Visual conditions prevailed. Tower personnel reported the airplane veered to the left and departed the runway during landing.
Key Takeaways:
- An airplane was substantially damaged after experiencing a loss of control during landing, veering left off the runway.
- The Airline Transport pilot, Commercial pilot (first officer), and seven passengers aboard were uninjured.
- The pilot reported that a steering wheel mechanism failed upon nose wheel touchdown, resulting in an uncommanded left turn.
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