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January 12, 1991 · Beech 200 · N200MR
Vichy, MO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 12, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Vichy, MO
Aircraft
Beech 200
Tail Number
N200MR
Operator
United Executive Jet
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI91LA067
WHILE EXECUTING A VOR APPROACH, ON A DARK, FOGGY NIGHT, DEPTH PERCEPTION AND GROUND CONTACT WERE LOST WHEN THE LANDING LIGHTS WERE TURNED ON SHORT FINAL. A HARD LANDING RESULTED, BEFORE CORRECTIVE ACTION BECAME EFFECTIVE, RESULTING IN WING SPAR, ENGINE MOUNTING SUPPORT AND PROPELLER DAMAGE. THE RUNWAY, AND ENTIRE AIRPORT WAS COVERED WITH ABOUT 3 INCHES OF MIRROR SMOOTH ICE, CAUSING CONSIDERABLE GLARE.
NTSB Probable Cause
A RESTRICTED VISUAL OUTLOOK AND GO-AROUND WAS NOT PERFORMED BY THE PILOT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE A DARK NIGHT, FOG AND GLARE, ICE COVERED RUNWAY AND WHITEOUT CONDITIONS.
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WHILE EXECUTING A VOR APPROACH, ON A DARK, FOGGY NIGHT, DEPTH PERCEPTION AND GROUND CONTACT WERE LOST WHEN THE LANDING LIGHTS WERE TURNED ON SHORT FINAL. A HARD LANDING RESULTED, BEFORE CORRECTIVE ACTION BECAME EFFECTIVE, RESULTING IN WING SPAR, ENGINE MOUNTING SUPPORT AND PROPELLER DAMAGE. THE RUNWAY, AND ENTIRE AIRPORT WAS COVERED WITH ABOUT 3 INCHES OF MIRROR SMOOTH ICE, CAUSING CONSIDERABLE GLARE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:30 CST
Nearest AirportROLLA (0nm N)
Runway22
Runway Length5499 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 200
Tail NumberN200MR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorUnited Executive Jet
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W · PT6A-41 · Turboprop · 850
Seats8
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 48 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDark Night
Wind290° @ 5 kt
Visibility3 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point27 C / 25 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time02:54
Weather SourceWFAC