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February 14, 1995 · Cessna 414 · N4643G

Mcgregor, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 14, 1995
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Location
Mcgregor, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 414
Tail Number
N4643G
Operator
Tiger Aviation
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW95LA115

The pilot was cleared for the VOR Runway 17 approach. Field elevation and the minimum descent altitude were 590 and 980 feet respectively. The missed approach point was 10.4 miles outbound from the Waco VOR, which coincided with the runway threshold. The pilot stated that the passenger seated in the right front seat established visual contact with the airport. After confirming that the airport was in sight and the runway environment identified, the pilot continued his descent towards the runway to land on Runway 17. The pilot further stated that "I realized that there would not be adequate runway to safely land, and initiated a right turn to execute a missed approach." The right wing of the airplane impacted the top of the trees. The FAA inspector at the scene reported that after impacting the trees, the airplane continued through the trees for approximately 400 feet on a track of 344 degrees prior to coming to rest on a heading of 230 degrees.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S DELAYED INITIATION OF THE MISSED APPROACH UNTIL WELL BELOW THE MINIMUM DESCENT ALTITUDE AND BEYOND THE PUBLISHED MISSED APPROACH POINT. FACTORS WERE THE DARK NIGHT AND THE LOW CEILING AND VISIBILITY.

Full Narrative

On February 14, 1995, at 0108 central standard time, a Cessna 414, N4643G, was destroyed upon impact with trees and terrain while on an instrument approach to the McGregor Airport, near McGregor, Texas. The instrument rated private pilot was not injured, while his three passengers sustained minor injuries. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed throughout the area for the personal dark night cross country flight. According to air traffic control (ATC), the pilot filed an instrument flight rules (IFR) flight plan with Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, Departure Control while on climbout from the Portales Municipal Airport (Q34), and was issued an IFR clearance to the McGregor Airport (F60). After receiving the weather and altimeter setting for the destination airport, the pilot was cleared for the VOR Runway 17 approach. Field elevation and the minimum descent altitude were 590 and 980 feet respectively. The missed approach point was 10.4 miles outbound from the Waco VOR, which coincided with the runway threshold. The pilot stated that the passenger seated in the right front seat established visual contact with the airport. After confirming that the airport was in sight and the runway environment identified, the pilot continued his descent towards the runway to land on Runway 17. The pilot further stated that "I realized that there would not be adequate runway to safely land, and initiated a right turn to execute a missed approach." The right wing of the airplane impacted the top of the trees. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector at the scene reported that after impacting the trees, the airplane continued through the trees for approximately 400 feet on a measured heading of 344 degrees prior to coming to rest on a heading of 230 degrees. The airplane was destroyed by impact and post impact fire; however, the cabin and cockpit area were not compromised. The 0155 weather observation at F60 was sky partially obscured, 100 feet broken, visibility 1.75 miles in fog and drizzle. The pilot reported 300 feet broken and visibility 1.5 miles.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time01:08 CST
Nearest AirportMcgregor Municipal (1nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length5499 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 414
Tail NumberN4643G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorTiger Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-NB · Reciprocating · 335
Seats7

People & Injuries

Injury Summary3 injuries (3 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor3
Uninjured1
Total4
Crew 1Age 41 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsIMC
LightDark Night
Wind70° @ 5 kt
Visibility1.8 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 100 ft
Temperature / Dew Point36 C / 34 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time07:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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