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June 7, 1986 · Beech 55 · N1268Z
Kenosha, WI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 7, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Kenosha, WI
Aircraft
Beech 55
Tail Number
N1268Z
Operator
Kenosha Aero
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI86FA151
THE ACFT WAS ON A POSITIONING FLT RETURNING FROM TRAVERSE CITY, MI, TO KENOSHA, WI. THE REPORTED MILWAUKEE WEATHER WAS CEILING 300 FT AND VISIBILITY 2 MILES. THE PILOT WAS CLEARED FOR A VOR 14 APPROACH AND GIVEN VECTORS TO THE FINAL APPROACH COURSE. THE PILOT REPORTED THE FINAL APPRAOCH FIX AND GROUND CONTACT AT 1280 FEET AND SHORTLY THEREAFTER,THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK SOMETHING. A POWERLINE WAS SEVERED 3.5 MILES NORTHWEST OF THE KENOSHA AIRPORT AT 862 FT MSL. THE MDA FOR THE APPROACH IS 1180 FEET MSL. THE ACFT WAS THEN VECTORED TO GREEN BAY, WI, WHERE IT LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.
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THE ACFT WAS ON A POSITIONING FLT RETURNING FROM TRAVERSE CITY, MI, TO KENOSHA, WI. THE REPORTED MILWAUKEE WEATHER WAS CEILING 300 FT AND VISIBILITY 2 MILES. THE PILOT WAS CLEARED FOR A VOR 14 APPROACH AND GIVEN VECTORS TO THE FINAL APPROACH COURSE. THE PILOT REPORTED THE FINAL APPRAOCH FIX AND GROUND CONTACT AT 1280 FEET AND SHORTLY THEREAFTER,THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK SOMETHING. A POWERLINE WAS SEVERED 3.5 MILES NORTHWEST OF THE KENOSHA AIRPORT AT 862 FT MSL. THE MDA FOR THE APPROACH IS 1180 FEET MSL. THE ACFT WAS THEN VECTORED TO GREEN BAY, WI, WHERE IT LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time04:57 CDT
Nearest AirportKENOSHA (3nm NW)
Runway14
Runway Length4100 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 55
Tail NumberN1268Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKenosha Aero
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-470-L · Reciprocating · 260
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 26 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightBright Night
Wind40° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 46
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time09:50
Weather SourceWFAC