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| Date: | Wednesday 17 November 1999 |
| Time: | 10:34 |
| Type: |  British Aerospace ATP |
| Owner/operator: | British Airways |
| Registration: | G-MANH |
| MSN: | 2017 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1989 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 52 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Category: | Incident |
| Location: | Manchester Airport (MAN/EGCC) -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | Taxi |
| Nature: | Passenger - Scheduled |
| Departure airport: | Manchester Airport (MAN/EGCC) |
| Investigating agency: | AAIB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
While attempting to lineup on Runway 06 the pilots noticed a violent oscillation from left to right. After they had lined the pilot visually inspect the main gear through the window, noticing no damage. The pilot contacted ATC and wanted taxi clear of the runway. While taxiing they noticed how the oscillation only returned during turning, Not when taxiing straight. The passengers disembarked via buses on the taxiway. As Company Engineers inspected the gear they noticed that the Apex Pin was missing. The pin was later found on the runway.
Probable Cause:
Undetermined
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5422ed4a40f0b61342000157/dft_avsafety_pdf_500452.pdf
https://www.planespotters.net/airframe/british-aerospace-bae-atp-5y-gmh-encomm-aviation/e54m9g?refresh=1
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 27-Sep-2024 06:04 | Justanormalperson | Added |
| 27-Sep-2024 06:05 | ASN | Updated [Accident report, ] |
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