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February 13, 1992 · Cessna 414 · N4644G

Logansport, IN

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 13, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Logansport, IN
Aircraft
Cessna 414
Tail Number
N4644G
Operator
Beechwoods Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI92LA090

A HARD LANDING WAS MADE WHICH RESULTED IN SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE AIRPLANE. POST ACCIDENT INSPECTION REVEALED THE AIRFRAME HAD ACCUMULATED ICE ON MOST OF THE LEADING EDGE SURFACES. THE SECOND PILOT STATED THE PIC ALLOWED THE AIRSPEED TO DECAY DURING THE FINAL APPROACH SEGMENT.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE APPROACH SPEED WHICH RESULTED IN AN IMPROPER FLARE. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE INADEQUATE INFLIGHT DEICING OF THE AIRFRAME SURFACES AND IN ICING CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED.

Full Narrative

A HARD LANDING WAS MADE WHICH RESULTED IN SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE AIRPLANE. POST ACCIDENT INSPECTION REVEALED THE AIRFRAME HAD ACCUMULATED ICE ON MOST OF THE LEADING EDGE SURFACES. THE SECOND PILOT STATED THE PIC ALLOWED THE AIRSPEED TO DECAY DURING THE FINAL APPROACH SEGMENT.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:20 EST
Nearest AirportLogans Port (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length4256 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 414
Tail NumberN4644G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBeechwoods Flying Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-N · Reciprocating · 310
Seats7

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 26 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsIMC
LightDark Night
Wind280° @ 8 kt
Visibility1 sm
CeilingOvercast 500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point30 C / 30 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:00
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data