![]() The airplane then pitched down to 8 degrees negative (nose down) and the airspeed increased to 218 knots. Engine torque was reduced, and the airplane remained at 1,100 feet while maintaining an airspeed of approximately 207 knots and 30 degrees of left bank for 15 seconds. The digital flight data recorded (DFDR) indicated that shortly after declaring an emergency, the airplane began a left turn while climbing to 1,100 feet. The US National Transportation Safety Board ( NTSB) explain in their final report that: ![]() Four seconds later the pitch trim movement went from 3º to 7º nose down faster than the trim motor could achieve. The initial movement from 1.5º to 3º nose down was consistent with an electric pitch trim motor input. Wreckage of Colgan B1900D N240CJ Being Recovered (Credit: NTSB) The Accident Flightĭuring the takeoff roll, the pitch trim system began to move in the downward direction.
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