SAAB 340 Stall During Non Precision Approach
Icing conditions, too low speed are the contributing factors of a SAAB 340 stall…. Continue Reading →
SAAB 340 CFIT
On 10 January 2000, at 16:54:10 UTC, in darkness, on runway 28 of Zurich airport (Switzerland), the Saab 340B aircraft began its scheduled flight to Dresden (Germany). Two minutes and 17 seconds later, after a right-hand spiral dive, the aircraft crashed on an open field near Au, Nassenwil ZH. The ten occupants (three crew members…… Continue Reading →
Saab 340 Tailstrike On Landing
Analysis of the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) showed that the aircraft touched down at Vref -20 kt, at a higher than normal pitch attitude with the elevator in a position that was commanding further nose up pitch… Continue Reading →