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January 20, 1994 · Mitsubishi MU-3 · N306P

Teterboro, NJ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 20, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (5 uninjured)
Location
Teterboro, NJ
Aircraft
Mitsubishi MU-3
Tail Number
N306P
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO94LA028

The airplane landed on a runway NOTAM'd to have 1/2 inch snow and ice and poor airplane braking for all types aircraft. The same report was on ATIS, and the same information was being provided by the ATC tower controller. The pilot said that when the airplane was slowing from 80 to 40 knots, braking was poor. He said that it was too late to execute a go-around. At 40 knots, the airplane did not seem to be slowing and the brakes were not effective. As the end of the runway was getting closer, the pilot elected to steer the airplane off the runway into a snow bank to avoid colliding with the runway's approach lights. The airplane's nose gear collapsed when the airplane collided with the snow bank.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot selected unsuitable terrain for landing. The runway conditions were factors.

Full Narrative

On January 20, 1994 at 0900 hours eastern standard time, a Mitsibushi MU-3, N306P sustained substantial damage after braking action was lost during landing roll at Teterboro Airport, Teterboro, New Jersey. The airplane departed off the southwest corner of runway 24 during landing roll. The certificated airline transport pilot, the co-pilot, and the three passengers were not injured. The business flight was being operated by Chattem, Incorporated of Chattanooga, Tennessee under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91 at the time of the accident. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and an instrument flight rules flight plan was filed. The airplane departed Chattanooga about 0714 hours and was arriving at its destination when the accident occurred. The pilot reported that the approach and landing was "normal." He said the aircraft slowed and from 80 knots to 40 knots "braking action was poor." He stated that by this time, it was too late for a go-around. At 40 knots, the airplane did not seem to be slowing and the brakes were not effective. As the end of the runway was getting closer, the pilot elected to steer the airplane off the runway into a snow bank to avoid colliding with the runway's approach lights. According to an FAA safety inspector, a notice to airmen (NOTAM) was in effect at the time. In part the NOTAM reported 1/2 inch of snow and ice on runways 6 and 24 and poor airplane braking for all types aircraft. The FAA reported the same report was on the airport's automatic terminal information service (ATIS) tape and the same information was being provided by the air traffic control tower controller.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 EST
Nearest AirportTeterboro (0nm)
Runway24
Runway Length6000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMitsubishi MU-3
Tail NumberN306P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsP&W · JT15D-4D · Turbofan · 2500
Seats10

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (5 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured5
Total5
Crew 1Age 50 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point3 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:10
Weather SourceWFAC

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