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December 3, 1991 · Swearingen SA-226T · N14TP
Iowa, IA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 3, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (8 uninjured)
Location
Iowa, IA
Aircraft
Swearingen SA-226T
Tail Number
N14TP
Operator
Iowa Flying Services
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI92LA038
DURING THE SECOND LANDING ATTEMPT, THE PILOT FAILED TO LOWER THE LANDING GEAR. THE PILOT EXECUTED A GO-AROUND AFTER THE PROPELLERS CONTACTED THE RUNWAY. THE AIRPLANE THEN RETURNED FOR AN UNEVENTFUL GEAR DOWN LANDING. POST ACCIDENT INSPECTION REVEALED THAT ABOUT ONE THIRD OF EACH BLADE ON THE RIGHT PROPELLER HAD SEPARATED. PIECES OF THE SEPARATED BLADE(S) PUNCTURED A HOLE IN THE PRESSURIZED FUSELAGE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO EXTEND THE LANDING GEAR WHICH RESULTED IN THE PROPELLER BLADES CONTACTING THE RUNWAY DURING THE LANDING. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW A CHECKLIST DURING THE APPROACH.
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DURING THE SECOND LANDING ATTEMPT, THE PILOT FAILED TO LOWER THE LANDING GEAR. THE PILOT EXECUTED A GO-AROUND AFTER THE PROPELLERS CONTACTED THE RUNWAY. THE AIRPLANE THEN RETURNED FOR AN UNEVENTFUL GEAR DOWN LANDING. POST ACCIDENT INSPECTION REVEALED THAT ABOUT ONE THIRD OF EACH BLADE ON THE RIGHT PROPELLER HAD SEPARATED. PIECES OF THE SEPARATED BLADE(S) PUNCTURED A HOLE IN THE PRESSURIZED FUSELAGE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:45 CST
Nearest AirportIOWACITY (0nm N)
Runway3
Runway Length3900 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSwearingen SA-226T
Tail NumberN14TP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorIowa Flying Services
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsGarrett · TPE3313U303G · Turboprop · 840
Seats10
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (8 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured8
Total8
Crew 1Age 34 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 25 kt, gusting 30 kt
CeilingOvercast 3000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point10 C / 9 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:43
Weather SourceWFAC