AT72, Helsinki Finland, 2012

AT72, Helsinki Finland, 2012

Summary

On 19 August 2012, the crew of a Flybe Finland ATR 72-200 approaching Helsinki failed to respond appropriately to a fault which limited rudder travel and were then unable to maintain directional control after touchdown with a veer off the runway then following. It was concluded that as well as prioritising a continued approach over properly dealing with the annunciated caution, crew technical knowledge in respect of the fault encountered had been poor and related training inadequate. Deficiencies found in relevant aircraft manufacturer operating documentation were considered to have been a significant factor and Safety Recommendations were made accordingly.

Description

On 19 August 2012, an ATR 72-200 (OH-ATH) being operated by Flybe Finland on a scheduled domestic passenger flight from Tampere to Helsinki under callsign FCM992T departed the right hand side of the 60 metre-wide runway 22L after a daylight touchdown in benign weather conditions. Damage to the aircraft was only minor and it subsequently regained the runway without impacting any ground installations with none of the 31 occupants sustaining any injuries.

Wheel marks showing the departure of the aircraft from the runway (reproduced from the Official Report)

Investigation

The event was investigated by the Safety Investigation Authority Finland (SIAF). Information to support the Investigation was obtained from the aircraft Flight Data Recorder (FDR) and Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR), from ATC radar, radio and telephone recordings and interviews.

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