AAIB investigation to BAe ATP, SE-MAO 18 August 2020

Roll control difficulties and loss of flight director after uncommanded autopilot disengagement, after departure from Jersey Airport, 18 August 2020.

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
19 April 2021
Category:
Commercial - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Field investigation
Date of occurrence:
18 August 2020
Aircraft type:
BAe ATP
Location:
After departure from Jersey Airport, Channel Islands
Registration:
SE-MAO

Summary:

During a short flight from Jersey to Guernsey Airport, Channel Islands, the flight crew experienced difficult, but manageable, issues with roll control. The aircraft landed safely.

Despite extensive testing, no faults were identified that could have caused the event. The investigation did identify two minor issues with autopilot computer maintenance and testing. These have been addressed through safety action taken by the operator.

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