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April 28, 1994 · Piper PA31 350 · N990RA
Stratford, CT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 28, 1994
Injury Outcomes
9 injuries (8 fatalities, 1 serious injury)
Location
Stratford, CT
Aircraft
Piper PA31 350
Tail Number
N990RA
Operator
Action Air Charters
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
DCA94MA053
The captain had ILS glideslope data available during the approach but did not fly the ILS glideslope. The partial obscuration of the airport environment, due to ground fog, contributed to the captain's failure to recognize that the airplane was high on both his approach and landing. The destruction of the airplane and the resulting occupant injuries were a direct result of the collision with the blast fence. FAA interaction & communication with local communities, although persistent, were unsuccessful in gaining support for runway safety area improvements and for the installation of approach lighting for runway 6. The passenger seats had been improperly assembled using unapproved parts, and seat belts had been installed incorrectly.
NTSB Probable Cause
The failure of the captain to use the available ILS glideslope, his failure to execute a go-around when conditions were not suitable for landing, and his failure to land the airplane at a point sufficient to allow for a safe stopping distance; the fatalities were caused by the presence of the nonfrangible blast fence and the absence of a safety area at the end of the runway. (NTSB Report AAR-94/08)
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SEE NTSB BLUE COVER REPORT NTSB/AAR-94-008
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:56 EDT
Nearest AirportSikorsky Memorial (0nm)
Runway6
Runway Length4677 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionGrd
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA31 350
Tail NumberN990RA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorAction Air Charters
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540-J2BD · Reciprocating · 350
Seats10
People & Injuries
Injury Summary9 injuries (8 fatalities, 1 serious injury)
Fatal8
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total9
Crew 1Age 33 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind250° @ 6 kt
Visibility2 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 9500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 59
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time02:50
Weather SourceWFAC