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May 1, 1986 · Cessna 404 · N313R
Marquette, MI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 1, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Marquette, MI
Aircraft
Cessna 404
Tail Number
N313R
Operator
Northern Air Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI86LA136
THE ACFT WAS LANDED ON SNOW COVERED RWY 26 WITH WINDS FROM 300 DEGS AT 20 KTS GUSTING TO 30 KTS. DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE ACFT WAS LOST DURING THE FIRST THIRD OF THE LANDING ROLL AND IT TRAVELED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY. THE ACFT ENTERED SOFT TERRAIN AND THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED.
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THE ACFT WAS LANDED ON SNOW COVERED RWY 26 WITH WINDS FROM 300 DEGS AT 20 KTS GUSTING TO 30 KTS. DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE ACFT WAS LOST DURING THE FIRST THIRD OF THE LANDING ROLL AND IT TRAVELED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY. THE ACFT ENTERED SOFT TERRAIN AND THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:31 CDT
Nearest AirportMarquette (0nm N)
Runway26
Runway Length6500 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 404
Tail NumberN313R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNorthern Air Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · GTSIO-520-M · Reciprocating · 375
Seats10
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 29 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 20 kt, gusting 30 kt
Visibility2 sm
CeilingOvercast 500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time15:31
Weather SourceWFAC