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September 22, 2000 · Beech B99 · N99TH

Missoula, MT

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 22, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Missoula, MT
Aircraft
Beech B99
Tail Number
N99TH
Operator
Alpine Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA00LA183

The airplane touched down on the centerline of runway 29. When the pilot applied brakes 'the right brake locked up' and the airplane immediately veered to the right. The pilot applied left brake, left rudder and reversed the left propeller, however, the airplane continued to the right. The airplane collided with a taxiway light and runway marker before departing the right side of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. Post-accident photographs of the airplane revealed ice and snow deposits on the cargo pod, right lower engine nacelle, main landing gear strut and right dual brake assembly. The landing runway in Missoula was dry, however, the departure runway at Billings was contaminated with snow and slush. Post-accident inspection of the airplane, by inspectors from the FAA Helena, Montana, Flight Standards District Office, revealed no evidence of system mechanical malfunction that would result in a brake failure.

NTSB Probable Cause

A loss of directional control due to a brake locked as a result of snow and ice contamination.

Full Narrative

On September 22, 2000, about 0220 mountain daylight time (MDT), a Beech B99, N99TH, sustained substantial damage during landing on runway 29, at Missoula International Airport, Missoula, Montana. The airplane was operated by Alpine Air of Provo, Utah, as a domestic cargo flight under the provisions of Title 14, Part CFR 135, when the accident occurred. The commercial pilot, and the airline employee passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and an instrument flight plan was filed. The flight originated at Billings, Montana, about 0100 MDT. In a written statement, the pilot reported that the airplane touched down on the centerline of runway 29. He stated that when he applied wheel brakes, "the right brake locked up" and the airplane immediately veered to the right. The pilot applied left brake, left rudder and reversed the left propeller, however, the airplane continued to the right. The airplane collided with a taxiway light and runway marker before departing the right side of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. A skid mark that coincides with the airplanes right main landing gear was noted on the landing runway. The skid mark originated near the runway centerline and continues to the point where the airplane left the runway. Post-accident photographs of the airplane, taken on the night of the accident, revealed ice and snow deposits on the cargo pod, right lower engine nacelle, main landing gear strut and right dual brake assembly. The landing runway in Missoula was dry, however, the departure airport at Billings was contaminated with approximately 6 inches of snow and slush. On September 22, FAA personnel from the Helena, Montana, Flight Standards District Office, inspected the airplane and reported that there was no evidence of system mechanical malfunction that would have resulted in a brake failure (Report attached).

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time02:20 MDT
Nearest AirportMissoula International Ai (0nm)
Runway29
Runway Length9501 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech B99
Tail NumberN99TH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAlpine Air
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W · PT6A-28 · Turboprop · 680
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 28 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind90° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 8500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point37 C / 19 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time07:56
Weather SourceWFAC

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