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November 22, 1990 · Beech 65-88 · N6CH
Spokane, WA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 22, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (6 uninjured)
Location
Spokane, WA
Aircraft
Beech 65-88
Tail Number
N6CH
Operator
Darrell C Nelson
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA91LA022
THE PILOT OF THE BEECH 65-88 RETURNED TO HIS DEPARTURE AIRPORT DUE TO REPORTS OF SEVERE TURBULENCE ALONG HIS PROJECTED ROUTE. HE STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD HAD APPROXIMATELY 1/2 TO 3/4' OF ICE ON IT, ACCUMULATED DURING CLIMBOUT FROM THE AIRPORT. HE STATED THAT HE BECAME DISORIENTED WHILE TRYING TO LAND WHILE LOOKING OUT OF THE SIDE WINDOW. BOTH ENGINES WERE DISPLACED DOWNWARDS BY THE ENSUING HARD LANDING.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S MISJUDGEMENT OF HIS TOUCHDOWN DUE TO DISORIENTATION CAUSED BY HIS LACK OF FORWARD VISIBILITY CREATED BY AN ACCUMULATION OF ICE ON THE WINDSHIELD.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT OF THE BEECH 65-88 RETURNED TO HIS DEPARTURE AIRPORT DUE TO REPORTS OF SEVERE TURBULENCE ALONG HIS PROJECTED ROUTE. HE STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD HAD APPROXIMATELY 1/2 TO 3/4' OF ICE ON IT, ACCUMULATED DURING CLIMBOUT FROM THE AIRPORT. HE STATED THAT HE BECAME DISORIENTED WHILE TRYING TO LAND WHILE LOOKING OUT OF THE SIDE WINDOW. BOTH ENGINES WERE DISPLACED DOWNWARDS BY THE ENSUING HARD LANDING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:22 PST
Nearest AirportSpokane Int'L (0nm N)
Runway21
Runway Length9000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 65-88
Tail NumberN6CH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDarrell C Nelson
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IGSO-540-A1D · Reciprocating · 380
Seats9
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (6 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured6
Total6
Crew 1Age 49 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind180° @ 14 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 2000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point36 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time01:52
Weather SourceWFAC