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July 7, 1988 · Beech C99 · N3063W
Indianapolis, IN
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Incident
Date
July 7, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (12 uninjured)
Location
Indianapolis, IN
Aircraft
Beech C99
Tail Number
N3063W
Operator
Air Kentucky Airlines
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
CHI88IA157
COMPONENT FAILURE DUE TO IMPROPER LUBRICATION BY THE OPERATORS MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL.
NTSB Probable Cause
COMPONENT FAILURE DUE TO IMPROPER LUBRICATION BY THE OPERATORS MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL.
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time21:02 EDT
Nearest AirportIndianapolis Int'L (0nm N)
Runway31
Runway Length7600 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech C99
Tail NumberN3063W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
OperatorAir Kentucky Airlines
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W · PT-6A-36 · Turboprop · 715
Seats15
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (12 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured12
Total12
Crew 1Age 36 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 4 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time01:00
Weather SourceWFAC