DHC-8-402 Dash 8 Q400, G-JEDM, 3 March 2009

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

• Category: Commercial - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Field investigation
• Date of occurrence: 3 March 2009
• Aircraft type: DHC-8-402 Dash 8 Q400
• Location: 10 nm north-east of Southampton Airport, Hampshire
• Registration: G-JEDM

DHC-8-402 Dash 8 Q400, G-JEDM

Summary:

During an approach to Southampton in moderate turbulence the aircraft decelerated below its minimum manoeuvring speed and the flight crew received a momentary stick shake warning, indicating a low speed condition. The autopilot disengaged automatically and the aircraft reached 12.5° nose-up and rolled 43.5° to the left, albeit not concurrently, before the flight crew regained full control.

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Published 10 December 2014