The TSB blamed an ATR 42’s runway excursion in part on a contaminant inside a propeller high-pressure pump that led to a condition called pitch-lock.
The Avions de Transport Régional ATR 42-300 was descending to land at Naujaat, Nunavut, Canada, when the flight crew observed indications of abnormally low propeller rpm on the left engine. After touching down, they lost directional control, and the airplane veered off the runway.
New round of funding is in addition to millions already spent on reconfiguring taxiways and improving lighting.
Accident/Incident Investigation, Human Factors, News, Runway Safety
A 757 crew focused on their descent, disregarding visual cues that they were heading for the wrong runway.
News, Runway Safety, Safety Recommendation
The Dutch Safety Board says aircraft should be stationary when pilots are performing recalculations following late changes in takeoff instructions.
