Bombardier DHC-8-402 (Q400), G-JEDW, 20 October 2005
Bombardier DHC-8-402 (Q400), G-JEDW
Summary:
The aircraft was conducting a practice CAT II ILS approach to Runway 32 at Leeds Bradford International Airport in VMC. Contrary to company standard operating procedures, the co-pilot flew the approach and the landing. At a height of approximately 80 ft, the co-pilot retarded both power levers, resulting in a high rate of descent. Both pilots applied power and the co-pilot flared positively in an attempt to reduce this rate of descent. In doing so, the aircraft was pitched-up to an angle sufficient to cause the underside of the rear fuselage to contact the ground. Damage was confined to the composite fairing covering the 鈥榬unway touched鈥� sensor. There were no injuries. Although not a cause of the incident, the investigation revealed that the heading selectors for the commander and co-pilot operated independently, resulting in a temporary deviation from the ATC assigned heading. This was not noticed immediately by the non-handling commander. Two safety recommendations are made.
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