Sector Aviation
Taxiway excursion, Airbus A320, Maastricht Aachen Airport, 2 August 2009
| Start date investigation | August 2, 2009 |
|---|---|
| End date investigation | June 14, 2011 |
| Type investigation | Short |
| Registratie vliegtuig | PH-AAY |
| Status investigation | Closed |
During a 90° right turn an Airbus A320 ran off the left side of a taxiway while taxiing at Maastricht Aachen Airport towards the runway. An intermittent failing main landing gear down and locked sensor caused the sensor to lose its near position. This resulted in the deactivation of the hydraulic pressure to the nose wheel steering hydraulic module, leaving the crew with no control over the nose wheel steering. The only way to steer the airplane was by differential braking.
22 December 2010:
At the moment the investigation is in the final stage. The final report will be published about March 2011.
2 May 2011:
At the moment the investigation is in the final stage. The final report will be published in May 2011.