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February 2, 1988 · Cessna 402C · N29PB
Provincetown, MA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 2, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Provincetown, MA
Aircraft
Cessna 402C
Tail Number
N29PB
Operator
Provincetown Boston Airlines
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC88LA075
THE CESSNA 402C WAS BEING POSITIONED FOR A SCHEDULED COMMUTER FLIGHT WITH ONLY A PILOT ON BOARD. THE PILOT MADE AN ILS APPROACH TO RUNWAY 7 WITH WINDS FROM 220 DEGREES AT 14 KNOTS, THE RUNWAY WET AND LIGHT RAIN FALLING. THE AIRCRAFT SLID OFF THE END OF THE 3498 FT LONG RUNWAY RECEIVING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE WHEN THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR STRUCK A CEMENT BLOCK. THE FAA REPORTED THAT BOTH MAIN WHEELS SHOWED SIGNS OF REVERTED RUBBER HYDROPLANING.
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THE CESSNA 402C WAS BEING POSITIONED FOR A SCHEDULED COMMUTER FLIGHT WITH ONLY A PILOT ON BOARD. THE PILOT MADE AN ILS APPROACH TO RUNWAY 7 WITH WINDS FROM 220 DEGREES AT 14 KNOTS, THE RUNWAY WET AND LIGHT RAIN FALLING. THE AIRCRAFT SLID OFF THE END OF THE 3498 FT LONG RUNWAY RECEIVING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE WHEN THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR STRUCK A CEMENT BLOCK. THE FAA REPORTED THAT BOTH MAIN WHEELS SHOWED SIGNS OF REVERTED RUBBER HYDROPLANING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:08 EST
Nearest AirportProvincetown Muni (0nm N)
Runway7
Runway Length3498 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 402C
Tail NumberN29PB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorProvincetown Boston Airlines
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats10
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 32 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 14 kt
Visibility3 sm
Ceiling100 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time15:10
Weather SourcePILO