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July 16, 1986 · Cessna 441 · N6857E
Norton Shores, MI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 16, 1986
Injury Outcomes
6 injuries (3 fatalities, 3 serious injuries)
Location
Norton Shores, MI
Aircraft
Cessna 441
Tail Number
N6857E
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI86FA172
N6857E WAS TRANSPORTING EXECUTIVES FROM HOLLAND, MI, TO MUSKEGON. THE PILOT WAS EXECUTING AN ASR APPROACH TO RUNWAY 06. THE MDA IS 537 FT AGL. CO-PILOT CALLED OUT 1200 FEET THEN BELOW 1000 FEET, PILOT CONTINUED APPROACH. AIRCRAFT STRUCK TREES TWO MILES FROM RUNWAY AT 15 FEET AGL. THE APPROACH WAS CONDUCTED IN HEAVY FOG CONDITIONS. THE PILOT HAD DESCENDED BELOW APPROACH MINIMUMS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS IN THE PAST.
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N6857E WAS TRANSPORTING EXECUTIVES FROM HOLLAND, MI, TO MUSKEGON. THE PILOT WAS EXECUTING AN ASR APPROACH TO RUNWAY 06. THE MDA IS 537 FT AGL. CO-PILOT CALLED OUT 1200 FEET THEN BELOW 1000 FEET, PILOT CONTINUED APPROACH. AIRCRAFT STRUCK TREES TWO MILES FROM RUNWAY AT 15 FEET AGL. THE APPROACH WAS CONDUCTED IN HEAVY FOG CONDITIONS. THE PILOT HAD DESCENDED BELOW APPROACH MINIMUMS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS IN THE PAST.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:38 EDT
Nearest AirportMuskegan County (2nm WSW)
Runway6
Runway Length6501 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 441
Tail NumberN6857E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsGarrett · TPE331-8-403S · Turboprop · 636
Seats10
People & Injuries
Injury Summary6 injuries (3 fatalities, 3 serious injuries)
Fatal3
Serious3
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total6
Crew 1Age 60 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 6 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingOvercast 1100 ft
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:36
Weather SourceWFAC