Narrative:
The pilot reported that, while taxing with a tailwind, he realized the airplane was moving too fast and applied brakes and reverse thrust of the engines. He added that he attempted to turn but was unable, and a strong crosswind "forced" the airplane to the left and off of the airport parking ramp. Subsequently, the airplane struck a lamp post and came to rest.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The automated weather observation system located at the accident airport reported, that about the time of the accident, the wind was from 280° at 21 knots, gusting to 27 knots.
PROBABLE CAUSE: "The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing in gusting tailwind conditions."
» NTSB
accident date: 10-01-2018
type: Swearingen SA227-AT Merlin IVC
registration: N561UP
| Status: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
| Date: | Wednesday 10 January 2018 |
| Time: | 18:45 |
| Type: |  Fairchild SA227-AT Merlin IVC |
| Operator: | Ameriflight |
| Registration: | N561UP |
| MSN: | AT-561 |
| First flight: | 1983 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 23398 |
| Engines: | 2 Garrett TPE331 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Aircraft fate: | Repaired |
| Location: | Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport, WY (RKS) ( United States of America)
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| Phase: | Taxi (TXI) |
| Nature: | Cargo |
| Departure airport: | Salt Lake City International Airport, UT (SLC/KSLC), United States of America |
| Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport, WY (RKS/KRKS), United States of America | |
| Flightnumber: | A8183 |
The pilot reported that, while taxing with a tailwind, he realized the airplane was moving too fast and applied brakes and reverse thrust of the engines. He added that he attempted to turn but was unable, and a strong crosswind "forced" the airplane to the left and off of the airport parking ramp. Subsequently, the airplane struck a lamp post and came to rest.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The automated weather observation system located at the accident airport reported, that about the time of the accident, the wind was from 280° at 21 knots, gusting to 27 knots.
Probable Cause:
PROBABLE CAUSE: "The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing in gusting tailwind conditions."
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
» FAA» NTSB
Photos
accident date: 10-01-2018
type: Swearingen SA227-AT Merlin IVC
registration: N561UP
Map
This map shows the airport of departure and the intended destination of the flight. The line between the airports does not display the exact flight path.
Distance from Salt Lake City International Airport, UT to Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport, WY as the crow flies is 258 km (161 miles).
Distance from Salt Lake City International Airport, UT to Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport, WY as the crow flies is 258 km (161 miles).
This information is not presented as the Flight Safety Foundation or the Aviation Safety Network’s opinion as to the cause of the accident. It is preliminary and is based on the facts as they are known at this time.
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