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October 5, 1990 · Beech E-18 · N703M
Minneapolis, MN
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 5, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Minneapolis, MN
Aircraft
Beech E-18
Tail Number
N703M
Operator
Viking Express
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI91LA004
DURING LANDING ROLLOUT ON RUNAWAY 29R AT MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, THE AIRCRAFT SWERVED TO THE RIGHT, PERFORMED A GROUND LOOP, AND DEPARTED THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY AFTER THE TAILWHEEL TOUCHED DOWN. BOTH MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED WHEN THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED THE RUNWAY.
NTSB Probable Cause
FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING LANDING ROLL.
Full Narrative
DURING LANDING ROLLOUT ON RUNAWAY 29R AT MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, THE AIRCRAFT SWERVED TO THE RIGHT, PERFORMED A GROUND LOOP, AND DEPARTED THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY AFTER THE TAILWHEEL TOUCHED DOWN. BOTH MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED WHEN THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED THE RUNWAY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time03:45 CDT
Nearest AirportMinneapolis International (0nm)
Runway29R
Runway Length8202 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech E-18
Tail NumberN703M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorViking Express
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-985-AN-14B · Reciprocating · 450
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 29 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind250° @ 6 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 39 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time05:36
Weather SourceWFAC