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December 14, 1992 · Cessna 402B · N17CH
Cedar Rapids, IA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 14, 1992
Injury Outcomes
7 injuries (7 minor injuries)
Location
Cedar Rapids, IA
Aircraft
Cessna 402B
Tail Number
N17CH
Operator
Dwyer Aircraft Sales
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI93LA052
DURING THE SECOND ILS APPROACH THE AIRPLANE DESCENDED BELOW THE GLIDEPATH AND IMPACTED THE TERRAIN 2,500 FEET SHORT OF THE INTENDED LANDING RUNWAY. THE PILOT INDICATED THAT A FAILURE IN THE APPROACH LIGHTING SYSTEM CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT. A POST ACCIDENT FUNCTIONAL CHECK OF THE APPROACH LIGHTING SYSTEM FAILED TO REVEAL ANY ANOMALIES.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER GLIDEPATH.
Full Narrative
DURING THE SECOND ILS APPROACH THE AIRPLANE DESCENDED BELOW THE GLIDEPATH AND IMPACTED THE TERRAIN 2,500 FEET SHORT OF THE INTENDED LANDING RUNWAY. THE PILOT INDICATED THAT A FAILURE IN THE APPROACH LIGHTING SYSTEM CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT. A POST ACCIDENT FUNCTIONAL CHECK OF THE APPROACH LIGHTING SYSTEM FAILED TO REVEAL ANY ANOMALIES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:01 CST
Nearest AirportCedar Rapids Municipal (0nm W)
Runway9
Runway Length8600 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 402B
Tail NumberN17CH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDwyer Aircraft Sales
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-E · Reciprocating · 300
Seats8
People & Injuries
Injury Summary7 injuries (7 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor7
Uninjured0
Total7
Crew 1Age 34 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDark Night
Wind120° @ 15 kt
Visibility1 sm
CeilingOvercast 300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point32 C / 30 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time00:04
Weather SourceWFAC