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August 4, 1989 · Convair CV-600-240D CV-600-240 · N94253
Augusta, ME
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 4, 1989
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Location
Augusta, ME
Aircraft
Convair CV-600-240D CV-600-240
Tail Number
N94253
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC89LA189
DIVERTED TO AUGUSTA AFTER ENCOUNTERING DETERIORATING WX. LOST INVERTERS, COMPASS SYSTEM DURING ILS, EXECUTED GO-AROUND. SECOND APPROACH MADE VISUAL TO LANDING. PROPS WOULD NOT ENTER FINE PITCH, BRAKING NOT EFFECTIVE. PLT STEERED AIRPLANE OFF RUNWAY DOWN EMBANKMENT.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE FAILURE OF THE PROPELLER CONTROL SYSTEM FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS DURING A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING AFTER ENCOUNTERING DETERIORATING WEATHER CONDITIONS DURING A VFR FERRY FLIGHT. CONTRIBUTING FACTOR(S) WAS: THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS, INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT, A FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FOR UNKNOWN REASONS, AND THE PILOT'S INTENTIONAL GROUND LOOP.
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DIVERTED TO AUGUSTA AFTER ENCOUNTERING DETERIORATING WX. LOST INVERTERS, COMPASS SYSTEM DURING ILS, EXECUTED GO-AROUND. SECOND APPROACH MADE VISUAL TO LANDING. PROPS WOULD NOT ENTER FINE PITCH, BRAKING NOT EFFECTIVE. PLT STEERED AIRPLANE OFF RUNWAY DOWN EMBANKMENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 EDT
Nearest AirportAUGUSTA (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftConvair CV-600-240D CV-600-240
Tail NumberN94253
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsRolls-Royce · RDA-10/IMK542 · Turboprop · 2550
Seats41
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured1
Total3
Crew 1Age 32 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 13 kt, gusting 13 kt
Visibility3 sm
CeilingOvercast 7000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:47
Weather SourcePILO