Sep 21, 1989
Accident
Destroyed FLUSHING, NY
Injuries2 fatal, 3 serious, 18 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsIMC
OperationFAR 121
Probable Cause
THE CAPTAIN'S FAILURE TO EXERCISE HIS COMMAND AUTHORITY IN A TIMELY MANNER TO REJECT THE TAKEOFF OR TAKE SUFFICIENT CONTROL TO CONTINUE THE TAKEOFF, WHICH WAS INITIATED WITH A MISTRIMMED RUDDER. ALSO CAUSAL WAS THE CAPTAIN'S FAILURE TO DETECT THE MISTRIMMED RUDDER BEFORE THE TAKEOFF WAS ATTEMPTED.
NTSB DCA89MA074