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January 12, 1995 · Cessna S550 · N287MC

Newton, IA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 12, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (6 uninjured)
Location
Newton, IA
Aircraft
Cessna S550
Tail Number
N287MC
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI95LA069

BOTH PILOTS STATED THAT AFTER COMPLETING AN ILS APPROACH TO RUNWAY 32 THE AIRPLANE WAS ALIGNED OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. THE CAPTAIN (FLYING PILOT) ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT TO THE CENTER OF THE RUNWAY; HOWEVER, THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR TOUCHED DOWN OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY IN A SNOWBANK AND THE AIRPLANE EXITED THE RUNWAY.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot-in-command's failure to attain runway alignment. A factor was a snowbank.

Full Narrative

On January 11, 1995, at 1930 central standard time, a Cessna S550, N287MC, registered to Maytag Corporation of Newton, Iowa, and operated by a crew of two ATP pilots, touched down with the left main landing gear off the left side of runway 32 (5,599' X 100' dry/asphalt) at Newton, Iowa, following an ILS approach. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The nose landing gear collapsed and the airplane sustained substantial damage. The crew of two and four passengers reported no injuries. The corporate 14 CFR Part 91 flight was operating on an IFR flight plan. The flight departed North Canton, Ohio, at 1800. Both pilots reported that after the ILS approach the airplane was initially lined up on the centerline of the runway; however, at 20 feet above ground level the airplane drifted off the right side of the landing runway. The Captain (flying pilot) attempted to return the airplane to the center of the runway; however, the airplane's left main gear touched down in the snow off the left side of the runway and the airplane exited the runway.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:30 CST
Nearest AirportNewton Municipal (0nm)
Runway32
Runway Length5599 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna S550
Tail NumberN287MC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsP&W · JT15D-4B · Turbofan · 2500
Seats9

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (6 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured6
Total6
Crew 1Age 37 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsIMC
LightDark Night
Wind140° @ 5 kt
Visibility0.2 sm
CeilingOvercast 200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 30 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time01:15
Weather SourceWFAC

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