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May 16, 1986 · Beech BE-99C · N6728J
Laramie, WY
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 16, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (9 uninjured)
Location
Laramie, WY
Aircraft
Beech BE-99C
Tail Number
N6728J
Operator
Centennial Airlines
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN86FA137
THIS PART 135 IFR FLT WAS INBOUND FOR LANDING AT LARAMIE, WYOMING. DURING THE EN ROUTE AND APPROACH FOR LDG PORTIONS OF THE FLT THE ACFT PICKED UP A MODERATE TO HEAVY LOAD OF ICE. DURING THE LANDING FLARE THE ACFT STALLED, HIT THE RWY, BOUNCED, VEERED OFF THE RWY, AND STRUCK A VASI LIGHTING SYSTEM. THE LEFT LDG GEAR COLLAPSED AND THE ACFT SKIDDED TO A STOP.
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THIS PART 135 IFR FLT WAS INBOUND FOR LANDING AT LARAMIE, WYOMING. DURING THE EN ROUTE AND APPROACH FOR LDG PORTIONS OF THE FLT THE ACFT PICKED UP A MODERATE TO HEAVY LOAD OF ICE. DURING THE LANDING FLARE THE ACFT STALLED, HIT THE RWY, BOUNCED, VEERED OFF THE RWY, AND STRUCK A VASI LIGHTING SYSTEM. THE LEFT LDG GEAR COLLAPSED AND THE ACFT SKIDDED TO A STOP.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:42 MDT
Nearest AirportGeneral Brees Field Arpt (0nm N)
Runway30
Runway Length6300 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech BE-99C
Tail NumberN6728J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCentennial Airlines
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W · PT6A-36 · Turboprop · 680
Seats16
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (9 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured9
Total9
Crew 1Age 31 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 10 kt
Visibility5 sm
Ceiling400 ft
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 34 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:50
Weather SourceWFAC