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January 16, 1993 · Swearingen SA-226T(B) · N161RS
John Day, OR
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 16, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (7 uninjured)
Location
John Day, OR
Aircraft
Swearingen SA-226T(B)
Tail Number
N161RS
Operator
Prarie Wood Products
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA93LA053
THE PILOT STATED THAT THE RUNWAY HAD NOT BEEN PLOWED RECENTLY. DURING APPROACH, HE COULD IDENTIFY THE RUNWAY BECAUSE OF AIRPORT RUNWAY LIGHTS. HE STATED THAT HE BELIEVED THAT SNOW WAS THROWN UP BY THE PROPELLER(S) AFTER TOUCHDOWN, RESTRICTING HIS VISIBILITY. HE ELECTED TO STAY ON THE GROUND AT THAT TIME RATHER THAN ATTEMPT A GO AROUND. THE AIRCRAFT DRIFTED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY, AND THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED DURING HIS ATTEMPT TO REGAIN CONTROL.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. FACTORS INCLUDE A SNOW COVERED RUNWAY.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT STATED THAT THE RUNWAY HAD NOT BEEN PLOWED RECENTLY. DURING APPROACH, HE COULD IDENTIFY THE RUNWAY BECAUSE OF AIRPORT RUNWAY LIGHTS. HE STATED THAT HE BELIEVED THAT SNOW WAS THROWN UP BY THE PROPELLER(S) AFTER TOUCHDOWN, RESTRICTING HIS VISIBILITY. HE ELECTED TO STAY ON THE GROUND AT THAT TIME RATHER THAN ATTEMPT A GO AROUND. THE AIRCRAFT DRIFTED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY, AND THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED DURING HIS ATTEMPT TO REGAIN CONTROL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:45 PST
Nearest AirportJOHNDAY (1nm)
Runway16
Runway Length4500 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSwearingen SA-226T(B)
Tail NumberN161RS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPrarie Wood Products
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsGarrett · TPE-331-10 · Turboprop · 900
Seats10
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (7 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured7
Total7
Crew 1Age 50 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 2000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point32 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT