SAAB-Scania SF340B, G-LGNJ, 9 January 2006

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
Commercial - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
9 January 2006
Aircraft type:
SAAB-Scania SF340B
Location:
40 nm north-west of Glasgow VOR
Registration:
G-LGNJ

SAAB-SCANIA SF340B, G-LGNJ

Summary:

During a descent in icing conditions the autopilot disengaged and the aircraft pitched nose down. Initially, the pilots could not move the control column fore and aft but they were able to re-engage the autopilot and complete the flight in safety. No mechanical fault could be found that would have affected the control system.

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