Event Details


Title:Roll impairment due to jammed aileron cables, BAe 146-300, G-OINV
Micro summary:This BAe 146-300 experienced jammed aileron cables.
Event Time:2003-03-02 at 1055 UTC
File Name:2003-03-02-UK.pdf
Publishing Agency:Aircraft Accident Investigation Board (AAIB)
Publishing Country:United Kingdom
Report number:EW/C2003/03/04
Pages:6
Diversion Airport:Manchester International Airport, Manchester, England
Site of event:Cruise, FL 250
Departure:Inverness Airport, Dalcross, Scotland
Destination:Gatwick Airport, London, England
Airplane Type(s):BAe 146-300
Flight Phase:Parked
Registration(s):G-OINV
Operator(s):BA Connect
Type of flight:Revenue
Occupants:100
Fatalities:0
Serious Injuries:0
Minor/Non-Injured:100
Other Injuries:0
Diverted to:Manchester International Airport, Manchester, England
Executive Summary:The aircraft suffered a lateral flight control restriction as a result of loose insulation material becoming trapped in the aileron control circuit. The crew carried out the memory items for the 'AILERON JAM OR UNCOMMANDED ROLL' checklist, but did not realise that in addition to pulling the Aileron Disconnect Handle there was also a need to apply a breakout force to the control wheel to achieve the disconnect. One safety recommendation has been made.
Learning Keywords:Operations - Maintenance
Systems - Flight Control System
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