Fokker F27 Friendship crash, Feb 27, 2003, Blenheim
Fokker F27 Friendship accident on February 27, 2003 near Blenheim, Marlborough District Council, New Zealand with no fatalities. Cause: Crew error: the...
- Date: February 27, 2003
- Aircraft: Fokker F27 Friendship
- Location: Blenheim, Marlborough District Council, New Zealand
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Parked
- Cause: Crew error: the main gear was not selected down or locked after the simulated emergency, and the emergency gear handle was then selected up while the crew was distracted.
An Airwork Fokker F27 on a training flight at Blenheim carried out a simulated landing gear emergency and used the emergency extension system. After landing, the crew did not select the main gear down or fit the locking pins, and while distracted the co-pilot moved the emergency gear handle up, causing the main gear to partly collapse. No one was hurt.