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February 23, 1993 · Beech B90 · N442TC
Albert Lea, MN
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 23, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Albert Lea, MN
Aircraft
Beech B90
Tail Number
N442TC
Operator
Mtc Leasing
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI93LA094
THE PILOT STATED THAT WHEN THE FLIGHT WAS ON FINAL APPROACH, 'THE AIRCRAFT SUDDENLY STOPPED FLYING AND CONTACTED THE SNOW...CAME TO A STOP ABOUT 500 FEET DOWN THE RUNWAY ON THE CENTERLINE. ALL 3 GEARS WERE FOLDED BACK.' THE AIRPLANE HAD BEEN WASHED THE NIGHT BEFORE AND THEN ROLLED OUTSIDE INTO -5 DEGREE TEMPERATURE. ICE WAS FOUND IN THE AIRPLANE STATIC SYSTEM.
NTSB Probable Cause
AN INADVERTENT STALL DUE TO ICE IN THE PITOT/STATIC SYSTEM.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT STATED THAT WHEN THE FLIGHT WAS ON FINAL APPROACH, 'THE AIRCRAFT SUDDENLY STOPPED FLYING AND CONTACTED THE SNOW...CAME TO A STOP ABOUT 500 FEET DOWN THE RUNWAY ON THE CENTERLINE. ALL 3 GEARS WERE FOLDED BACK.' THE AIRPLANE HAD BEEN WASHED THE NIGHT BEFORE AND THEN ROLLED OUTSIDE INTO -5 DEGREE TEMPERATURE. ICE WAS FOUND IN THE AIRPLANE STATIC SYSTEM.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:35 CST
Nearest AirportAlbert Lea Municipal (0nm N)
Runway34
Runway Length4500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech B90
Tail NumberN442TC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMtc Leasing
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W · PT-6A-20 · Turboprop · 550
Seats8
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 65 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 23 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point3 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:45
Weather SourceWFAC