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| Date: | Tuesday 19 April 2022 |
| Time: | 08:15 |
| Type: |  Boeing 737-800 |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | VH-... |
| MSN: | |
| Engine model: | CFMI CFM56-7B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | None |
| Category: | Serious incident |
| Location: | Melbourne-Tullamarine Airport, VIC (MEL/YMML) -
 Australia
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Passenger - Scheduled |
| Departure airport: | Darwin Airport, NT (DRW/YPDN) |
| Melbourne-Tullamarine Airport, VIC (MEL/YMML) | |
| Investigating agency: | ATSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
During final approach, the crew detected abnormally stiff operation of the control yoke and used the rudder to apply roll inputs for landing. Engineers replaced a worn bearing in the aileron feel centring unit.
Sources:
OA2022-01498
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 04-May-2023 11:44 | harro | Updated |
| 15-Aug-2024 12:44 | ASN | Updated |
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