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February 3, 1988 · Cessna 303 · N5461V
Hyannis, MA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 3, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Hyannis, MA
Aircraft
Cessna 303
Tail Number
N5461V
Operator
Hyannis Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC88LA091
THE CESSNA 303 BROKE OUT OF THE CLOUDS AND MADE A LONG LANDING ON A 5567 FT RUNWAY. TIRE MARKS SHOWED THAT THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN WITH LESS THAN 2000 FT OF RUNWAY REMAINING. THE LANDING RUNWAY WAS 24 AND THE WINDS WERE FROM 360 DEGREES AT 8 KTS. THE RUNWAY SURFACE WAS COVERED WITH SLUSH APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH DEEP. THE AIRCRAFT RAN OFF THE DEPARTURE END. THE LEFT SEAT PILOT WAS NOT AN EMPLOYEE OF THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THE PIC WAS OVERHEARD INSTRUCTING THE LEFT SEAT PILOT TO 'GET IT DOWN.'
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THE CESSNA 303 BROKE OUT OF THE CLOUDS AND MADE A LONG LANDING ON A 5567 FT RUNWAY. TIRE MARKS SHOWED THAT THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN WITH LESS THAN 2000 FT OF RUNWAY REMAINING. THE LANDING RUNWAY WAS 24 AND THE WINDS WERE FROM 360 DEGREES AT 8 KTS. THE RUNWAY SURFACE WAS COVERED WITH SLUSH APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH DEEP. THE AIRCRAFT RAN OFF THE DEPARTURE END. THE LEFT SEAT PILOT WAS NOT AN EMPLOYEE OF THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THE PIC WAS OVERHEARD INSTRUCTING THE LEFT SEAT PILOT TO 'GET IT DOWN.'
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:05 EST
Nearest AirportHYANNIS (0nm N)
Runway24
Runway Length5567 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 303
Tail NumberN5461V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHyannis Aviation
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-AE · Reciprocating · 250
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 52 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind360° @ 8 kt
Visibility2 sm
Ceiling300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 34 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time03:15
Weather SourceWFAC