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January 4, 1993 · Cessna T337G · N1ZD
Smiths Creek, MI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 4, 1993
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 fatalities)
Location
Smiths Creek, MI
Aircraft
Cessna T337G
Tail Number
N1ZD
Operator
Mowat Douglas H
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI93FA063
DURING AN ILS APPROACH TO RUNWAY 4, AT NIGHT, IN IFR CONDITIONS, THE AIRPLANE IMPACTED TREES AND THE GROUND 1/4 MI WEST OF THE APPROACH END OF THE RUNWAY. THE ANGLE MEASURED FROM THE INITIAL IMPACT CRATER THROUGH THE BROKEN LIMBS WAS 45 DEG. NO PRE-IMPACT ANOMALIES WERE FOUND IN THE ENGINES, PROPELLERS, AIRFRAME, OR ACCESSORIES.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE APPROACH. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND THE DARK NIGHT.
Full Narrative
DURING AN ILS APPROACH TO RUNWAY 4, AT NIGHT, IN IFR CONDITIONS, THE AIRPLANE IMPACTED TREES AND THE GROUND 1/4 MI WEST OF THE APPROACH END OF THE RUNWAY. THE ANGLE MEASURED FROM THE INITIAL IMPACT CRATER THROUGH THE BROKEN LIMBS WAS 45 DEG. NO PRE-IMPACT ANOMALIES WERE FOUND IN THE ENGINES, PROPELLERS, AIRFRAME, OR ACCESSORIES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:20 EST
Nearest AirportSt Clair County Intl (0nm)
Runway4
Runway Length5103 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna T337G
Tail NumberN1ZD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorMowat Douglas H
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-360-C · Reciprocating · 225
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (3 fatalities)
Fatal3
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 59 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDark Night
Wind200° @ 10 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility1 sm
CeilingOvercast 200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 37 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time01:32
Weather SourceWFAC