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November 27, 1990 · Cessna 401 · N10QP
Grand Island, NE
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 27, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Grand Island, NE
Aircraft
Cessna 401
Tail Number
N10QP
Operator
Suburban Air Freight
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI91LA034
THE PILOT SAID THAT SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF HE ENCOUNTERED MODERATE TO HEAVY ICING CONDITIONS. HE ELECTED TO RETURN TO HIS DEPARTURE APT, AND WAS OBSERVED BY ATC PERSONNEL TO MAKE AN ERRATIC FINAL APPROACH, THEN DROPPING FROM ABOUT 20 FEET AGL TO THE RUNWAY. PILOT WAS ABLE TO TAXI THE ACFT TO THE RAMP WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT, BUT POST ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REVEALED BOTH WING SPARS DAMAGED AND A DAMAGED RIGHT PROPELLER.
NTSB Probable Cause
FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND FLARE MISJUDGED. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: ICING CONDITIONS RESULTING IN REDUCED AIRCRAFT CONTROLLABILITY AND RESTRICTED VISUAL OUTLOOK.
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THE PILOT SAID THAT SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF HE ENCOUNTERED MODERATE TO HEAVY ICING CONDITIONS. HE ELECTED TO RETURN TO HIS DEPARTURE APT, AND WAS OBSERVED BY ATC PERSONNEL TO MAKE AN ERRATIC FINAL APPROACH, THEN DROPPING FROM ABOUT 20 FEET AGL TO THE RUNWAY. PILOT WAS ABLE TO TAXI THE ACFT TO THE RAMP WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT, BUT POST ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REVEALED BOTH WING SPARS DAMAGED AND A DAMAGED RIGHT PROPELLER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:37 CST
Nearest AirportGrand Island (0nm N)
Runway35
Runway Length1001 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 401
Tail NumberN10QP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSuburban Air Freight
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-E · Reciprocating · 350
Seats8
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 31 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 14 kt
Visibility3 sm
CeilingOvercast 1700 ft
Temperature / Dew Point19 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time16:37
Weather SourceWFAC