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October 7, 1991 · Fairchild SA-227AC · N120FA
Augusta, ME
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 7, 1991
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 16 uninjured
Location
Augusta, ME
Aircraft
Fairchild SA-227AC
Tail Number
N120FA
Operator
Northeast Express
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC92LA002
THE FIRST OFICER LANDED LONG WITH A TAILWIND ON A WET RUNWAY. THE AIRPLANE WAS UNABLE TO STOP ON THE REMAINING RUNWAY, WENT OFF THE DEPARTURE END AND DOWN AN EMBANKMENT. THE FLIGHT CREW RECEIVED TWO WEATHER ADVISORIES PRIOR TO LANDING TELLING THEM OF THE WINDS. THE CAPTAIN AND FIRST OFFICER BOTH HAD LESS THAN 100 HOURS IN MODEL. THE COMPANY OPERATIONS MANUAL REQUIRED THE CAPTAIN TO MAKE ALL TAKEOFFS AND LANDINGS WHEN HE HAD LESS THAN 100 HOURS IN MODEL.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE COPILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN A PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT. FACTORS WERE THE CAPTAIN'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW COMPANY PROCEDURE AND BOTH PILOT'S LIMITED EXPERIENCE.
Full Narrative
THE FIRST OFICER LANDED LONG WITH A TAILWIND ON A WET RUNWAY. THE AIRPLANE WAS UNABLE TO STOP ON THE REMAINING RUNWAY, WENT OFF THE DEPARTURE END AND DOWN AN EMBANKMENT. THE FLIGHT CREW RECEIVED TWO WEATHER ADVISORIES PRIOR TO LANDING TELLING THEM OF THE WINDS. THE CAPTAIN AND FIRST OFFICER BOTH HAD LESS THAN 100 HOURS IN MODEL. THE COMPANY OPERATIONS MANUAL REQUIRED THE CAPTAIN TO MAKE ALL TAKEOFFS AND LANDINGS WHEN HE HAD LESS THAN 100 HOURS IN MODEL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:50 EDT
Nearest AirportAugusta State (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftFairchild SA-227AC
Tail NumberN120FA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNortheast Express
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsGarrett · TPE-331-11U · Turboprop · 1000
Seats21
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 16 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured16
Total18
Crew 1Age 35 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind310° @ 13 kt
Visibility4 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 54
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time02:48
Weather SourceWFAC