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November 30, 1992 · Beech A36 · N244JH
Frankfort, IL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 30, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Frankfort, IL
Aircraft
Beech A36
Tail Number
N244JH
Operator
Hoyt Investments
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI93LA047
THE PILOT REPORTED THE AIRPLANE STARTED ACCUMULATING STRUCTURAL ICE AFTER ENTERING CLOUDS DURING AN INSTRUMENT APPROACH. HE REPORTED HE FLEW THE APPROACH AT A HIGHER THAN NORMAL AIRSPEED. AS THE PILOT FLARED FOR TOUCHDOWN THE AIRPLANE SHUDDERED, FELL, AND LANDED HARD, LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR FIRST.
NTSB Probable Cause
FAILURE OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO MAINTAIN AN AIRSPEED ABOVE STALL DURING A LANDING FLARE.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT REPORTED THE AIRPLANE STARTED ACCUMULATING STRUCTURAL ICE AFTER ENTERING CLOUDS DURING AN INSTRUMENT APPROACH. HE REPORTED HE FLEW THE APPROACH AT A HIGHER THAN NORMAL AIRSPEED. AS THE PILOT FLARED FOR TOUCHDOWN THE AIRPLANE SHUDDERED, FELL, AND LANDED HARD, LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR FIRST.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 CST
Nearest AirportFrankfort (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length3168 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech A36
Tail NumberN244JH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHoyt Investments
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-BA · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 8 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2100 ft
Temperature / Dew Point36 C / 28 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:45
Weather SourceWFAC