Rejected take-off involving an Airbus A320-211, VH-HYD, Melbourne, Victoria, on 24 February 1993

199300265

Summary

The aircraft experienced a sudden uncommanded left yaw 10-15 knots below the V1 speed of 130 knots. The crew controlled the aircraft and rejected the take-off. The flight attendants seated in the rear of the aircraft confirmed the yaw was very abrupt. The FDR while recording the event did not disclose any information as to the origin of the signal that commanded the input that initiated the yaw. However, the FDR did disclose that the yaw was not a result of flight control input, therefore it is suspected that brake or nose wheel steering inputs may have been responsible. Parameters for these systems are not recorded on the DFDR. The company has introduced a strongly worded briefing to passengers about the dangers of operating electronic equipment during critical stages of flight although there was no evidence that this was the cause of this incident.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 199300265
Occurrence date 24/02/1993
Location Melbourne
State Victoria
Report release date 26/05/1993
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Aviation occurrence category Rejected take-off
Occurrence class Incident

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Airbus
Model A320-211
Registration VH-HYD
Sector Jet
Operation type Air Transport High Capacity
Departure point Melbourne VIC
Damage Nil