Britten-Norman Islander BN-2B-26, VP-MNT, 16 October 2012

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 December 2014

• Category: Commercial - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Field investigation
• Date of occurrence: 16 October 2012
• Aircraft type: Britten-Norman Islander BN-2B-26
• Location: John A Osborne Airport, Montserrat
• Registration: VP-MNT

Britten-Norman Islander BN-2B-26, VP-MNT

Summary:

The aircraft developed a nosewheel shimmy during landing. Considering the risk of an overrun and mindful of the hazardous terrain at the end of the runway the pilot elected to steer the aircraft onto grass at the runway edge. The aircraft was undamaged and there were no injuries.

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Published 10 December 2014