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February 28, 1992 · Cessna 340 · N69437
Ashland, WI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 28, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Ashland, WI
Aircraft
Cessna 340
Tail Number
N69437
Operator
Metro Plains Development
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI92LA100
THE PILOT STATED THAT AT AN ALTITUDE OF 200 TO 300 FEET AGL ON FINAL APPROACH, THE WINDSHIELD BECAME OBSCURED AND HIS FORWARD VISIBILITY WAS RESTRICTED. HE ADVANCED THE POWER TO GO-AROUND BUT THE AIRPLANE SETTLED HARD ONTO THE RUNWAY. THE LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED AND THE AIRPLANE CAME TO REST 210 FEET DOWN THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT STATED LIGHT FREEZING RAIN WAS ENCOUNTERED DURING THE APPROACH AND THE WINDSHIELD HEAT ON THE PILOT'S SIDE WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT DELAYED INITIATING A GO-AROUND. FACTORS WERE ICING CONDITIONS AND INADEQUATE WINDSHIELD ANTI-ICE WHICH RESULTED IN RESTRICTED VISUAL LOOKOUT.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT STATED THAT AT AN ALTITUDE OF 200 TO 300 FEET AGL ON FINAL APPROACH, THE WINDSHIELD BECAME OBSCURED AND HIS FORWARD VISIBILITY WAS RESTRICTED. HE ADVANCED THE POWER TO GO-AROUND BUT THE AIRPLANE SETTLED HARD ONTO THE RUNWAY. THE LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED AND THE AIRPLANE CAME TO REST 210 FEET DOWN THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT STATED LIGHT FREEZING RAIN WAS ENCOUNTERED DURING THE APPROACH AND THE WINDSHIELD HEAT ON THE PILOT'S SIDE WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:50 CST
Nearest AirportASHLAND (0nm)
Runway2
Runway Length5199 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 340
Tail NumberN69437
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMetro Plains Development
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSI0-520-N · Reciprocating · 310
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 25 kt
Visibility3 sm
CeilingOvercast 700 ft
Temperature / Dew Point30 C / 21 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO