Pilot Debrief

SHORT BROS. & HARLAND SHORTS SC7 SKYVAN near Fort Lauderdale, FL — 2010-10-18

Final reportERA11IA026
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Date
2010-10-18
Location
Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
Airport
FLL
Aircraft
SHORT BROS. & HARLAND SHORTS SC7 SKYVAN
Registration
N80GB
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Landing

Probable cause

The flightcrew’s failure to maintain directional control while initiating an engine reverse after landing.

NTSB narrative

The operator's check pilot stated that they were on a non-revenue positioning flight and he was conducting flight training for the new pilot, who was seated in the left seat. This was the new pilot's first flight and landing in the airplane. He landed the airplane normally and was in control of the braking when he brought the propeller control levers into reverse. The airplane then began to turn to the left, exited the runway, and collided with a runway sign before coming to a full stop about 40 feet from the left side of the runway. The pilot tried to steer the airplane with the tiller wheel but was unable to react in time before striking the sign.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Loss of control
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have better managed braking and steering during landing.

NTSB coding

  • Loss of control on ground · Landing-landing roll
  • Delayed Action

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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