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October 31, 1987 · Beech C-55 · N640B
Brookhaven, MS
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 31, 1987
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Brookhaven, MS
Aircraft
Beech C-55
Tail Number
N640B
Operator
Bradley William G Dr
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MIA88FA024
THE PILOT OF THE TWIN ENGINE AIRCRAFT LANDED WITH VIS 1/2 MILE IN FOG AND REALIZED HE HAD LANDED LONG. HE EXECUTED A GO-AROUND AND ON THE SECOND LANDING FORGOT TO LOWER THE LANDING GEAR. THE PROPELLERS STUCK THE RUNWAY AND SEVERELY DAMAGED ONE PROPELLER. HE ATTEMPTED ANOTHER GO-AROUND AND STALLED THE AIRCRAFT AND CRASHED.
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THE PILOT OF THE TWIN ENGINE AIRCRAFT LANDED WITH VIS 1/2 MILE IN FOG AND REALIZED HE HAD LANDED LONG. HE EXECUTED A GO-AROUND AND ON THE SECOND LANDING FORGOT TO LOWER THE LANDING GEAR. THE PROPELLERS STUCK THE RUNWAY AND SEVERELY DAMAGED ONE PROPELLER. HE ATTEMPTED ANOTHER GO-AROUND AND STALLED THE AIRCRAFT AND CRASHED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:38 CST
Nearest AirportLincoln County (1nm ESE)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech C-55
Tail NumberN640B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorBradley William G Dr
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520C · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 62 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 52
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time13:50
Weather SourceWFAC