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December 14, 1991 · Aero Commander 690A · N96BW
Roseau, MN
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 14, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (8 uninjured)
Location
Roseau, MN
Aircraft
Aero Commander 690A
Tail Number
N96BW
Operator
Amsair
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI92LA055
THE ACCIDENT AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH A SNOWBANK DURING A LANDING ROLL FOLLOWING A NIGHT INSTRUMENT APPROACH. THE PILOT REPORTED THE RIGHT PROPELLER FEATHERED DURING THE LANDING. NO MECHANICAL DEFECTS WERE DISCOVERED IN THE PROPELLER SYSTEM. GUSTY 15 TO 20 KNOT CROSSWINDS WERE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. FIVE OF THE SIX PASSENGERS REPORTED THE AIRPLANE TOUCHED DOWN ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. THREE STATEMENTS SAID THE AIRPLANE LANDED WITH THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR IN THE SNOW.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALIGNMENT WITH, AND NOT SELECTING THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT ON THE LANDING RUNWAY. FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACCIDENT ARE A DARK NIGHT LIGHT CONDITION AND CROSSWINDS.
Full Narrative
THE ACCIDENT AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH A SNOWBANK DURING A LANDING ROLL FOLLOWING A NIGHT INSTRUMENT APPROACH. THE PILOT REPORTED THE RIGHT PROPELLER FEATHERED DURING THE LANDING. NO MECHANICAL DEFECTS WERE DISCOVERED IN THE PROPELLER SYSTEM. GUSTY 15 TO 20 KNOT CROSSWINDS WERE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. FIVE OF THE SIX PASSENGERS REPORTED THE AIRPLANE TOUCHED DOWN ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. THREE STATEMENTS SAID THE AIRPLANE LANDED WITH THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR IN THE SNOW.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:39 CST
Nearest AirportRoseau Muni (0nm)
Runway16
Runway Length4400 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAero Commander 690A
Tail NumberN96BW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAmsair
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsGarrett · TPE331-5-251K · Turboprop · 717
Seats11
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (8 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured8
Total8
Crew 1Age 50 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind40° @ 15 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility3 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point19 C / 18 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time00:45
Weather SourceWFAC