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April 20, 1986 · Beech A-90 · N772K
West Memphis, AR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 20, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
West Memphis, AR
Aircraft
Beech A-90
Tail Number
N772K
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC86LA094
THE PLT MADE A LANDING TO A RAIN SLICK RWY AT WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS. THE PLT STATED THE ACFT HYDROPLANED AND THAT BRAKING WAS NEGLIGIBLE. THE PIC'S ATTEMPTS TO USE THE REVERSERS RESULTED IN THE ACFT YAWING. WIND SHIFTS IN THE RAIN SHOWERS EXTENDED THE ACFT'S TOUCHDOWN POINT. THE ACFT LANDED WITH TAILWIND CONDITIONS, WITH INSUFFICIENT AIRSPEED AND RWY AVAILABLE AFTER THE ATTEMPTS TO STOP, FOR A GO-AROUND TO BE INITIATED.
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THE PLT MADE A LANDING TO A RAIN SLICK RWY AT WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS. THE PLT STATED THE ACFT HYDROPLANED AND THAT BRAKING WAS NEGLIGIBLE. THE PIC'S ATTEMPTS TO USE THE REVERSERS RESULTED IN THE ACFT YAWING. WIND SHIFTS IN THE RAIN SHOWERS EXTENDED THE ACFT'S TOUCHDOWN POINT. THE ACFT LANDED WITH TAILWIND CONDITIONS, WITH INSUFFICIENT AIRSPEED AND RWY AVAILABLE AFTER THE ATTEMPTS TO STOP, FOR A GO-AROUND TO BE INITIATED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:00 CST
Nearest AirportWest Memphis (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech A-90
Tail NumberN772K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W · PT6A-20 · Turboprop · 550
Seats9
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind210° @ 5 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingOvercast 2900 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 61 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourceWFAC