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November 12, 1987 · Beech 36 · N9230Q
Utica, NY
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 12, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (5 uninjured)
Location
Utica, NY
Aircraft
Beech 36
Tail Number
N9230Q
Operator
Zigmund J York
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC88LA036
THE FLIGHT WAS ENROUTE FROM BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT TO OLD FORGE, NEW YORK WHEN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE ENCOUNTERED. A REQUEST FOR LOWER ALTITUDE TO ESCAPE WEATHER WAS NO IMPROVEMENT AND A REQUEST TO LAND AT ONEIDA WAS MADE. DURING RADAR VECTORS THROUGH 1200 FOOT CEILING, THE AIRCRAFT PICKED UP A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF ICE. THE FLIGHT BROKE OUT OF THE CLOUDS AT ABOUT 400 FEET AND TOUCHED DOWN HARD. THE GEAR COLLAPSED DURING THE LNDG.
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THE FLIGHT WAS ENROUTE FROM BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT TO OLD FORGE, NEW YORK WHEN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE ENCOUNTERED. A REQUEST FOR LOWER ALTITUDE TO ESCAPE WEATHER WAS NO IMPROVEMENT AND A REQUEST TO LAND AT ONEIDA WAS MADE. DURING RADAR VECTORS THROUGH 1200 FOOT CEILING, THE AIRCRAFT PICKED UP A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF ICE. THE FLIGHT BROKE OUT OF THE CLOUDS AT ABOUT 400 FEET AND TOUCHED DOWN HARD. THE GEAR COLLAPSED DURING THE LNDG.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 EST
Nearest AirportOneida Co. (0nm N)
Runway33
Runway Length6000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 36
Tail NumberN9230Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorZigmund J York
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-BA · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (5 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured5
Total5
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility3 sm
CeilingOvercast 1200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO