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March 6, 1989 · Beech TC-45J · N45861
Johnstown, PA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 6, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Johnstown, PA
Aircraft
Beech TC-45J
Tail Number
N45861
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC89LA108
THE PLT LANDED THE ACFT ON RWY 33 IN IMC WITH SNOW FALLING & SNOW ON THE RWY. THE WIND WAS FROM 050 DEG A 14 KTS. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT SLID OFF THE SIDE OF THE RWY & THE NOSE GEAR FAILED.
NTSB Probable Cause
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN RUNWAY ALIGNMENT. THE CROSSWIND AND SNOW COVERED RUNWAY WERE RELATED FACTORS.
Full Narrative
THE PLT LANDED THE ACFT ON RWY 33 IN IMC WITH SNOW FALLING & SNOW ON THE RWY. THE WIND WAS FROM 050 DEG A 14 KTS. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT SLID OFF THE SIDE OF THE RWY & THE NOSE GEAR FAILED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:25 EST
Nearest AirportJohnstown-Cambria County (0nm N)
Runway33
Runway Length5486 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech TC-45J
Tail NumberN45861
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-985 · Reciprocating · 450
Seats10
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 49 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 14 kt
CeilingBroken clouds 400 ft
Temperature / Dew Point37 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time14:14
Weather SourcePILO