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May 25, 1990 · Britten-Norman BN2A-2F · N416WA
Blue Bell, PA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 25, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (9 uninjured)
Location
Blue Bell, PA
Aircraft
Britten-Norman BN2A-2F
Tail Number
N416WA
Operator
Pennsylvania Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC90FA110
THE AIRCRAFT HAD DEPARTED PHILADELPHIA ON A REGULARLY SCHEDULED FLIGHT TO WINGS FIELD, PA, AND WAS ON SHORT FINAL TO RUNWAY 06 WHEN THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR HIT THE RIGHT SIDE OF A CAR TRAVELLING EAST ON A STATE ROAD THAT RUNS SOUTH OF THE APPROACH END OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED, TRAVELLED ABOUT 3/4 OF THE WAY DOWN THE RUNWAY, BEFORE IT CAME TO REST IN THE GRASS TO THE RIGHT OF THE RUNWAY, RESTING ON THE RIGHT WING TIP.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE CLOSE PROXIMITY OF THE ROAD TO THE THRESHOLD OF THE RUNWAY. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE OBSTRUCTION TO THE DRIVER'S VISION CAUSED BY TREES AND BUILDINGS.
Full Narrative
THE AIRCRAFT HAD DEPARTED PHILADELPHIA ON A REGULARLY SCHEDULED FLIGHT TO WINGS FIELD, PA, AND WAS ON SHORT FINAL TO RUNWAY 06 WHEN THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR HIT THE RIGHT SIDE OF A CAR TRAVELLING EAST ON A STATE ROAD THAT RUNS SOUTH OF THE APPROACH END OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED, TRAVELLED ABOUT 3/4 OF THE WAY DOWN THE RUNWAY, BEFORE IT CAME TO REST IN THE GRASS TO THE RIGHT OF THE RUNWAY, RESTING ON THE RIGHT WING TIP.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:23 EDT
Nearest AirportBLUEBELL (0nm N)
Runway6
Runway Length2650 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBritten-Norman BN2A-2F
Tail NumberN416WA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPennsylvania Aviation
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-E4C5 · Reciprocating · 250
Seats10
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (9 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured9
Total9
Crew 1Age 25 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind4 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 55
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO