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February 5, 1985 · Douglas DC-3 · N28BA
Charlotte, NC
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 5, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Charlotte, NC
Aircraft
Douglas DC-3
Tail Number
N28BA
Operator
Bo-S-Aire Airlines
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL85FA089
THE PLT ATTEMPTED AN INSRUMENT DEPARTURE FROM CHARLOTTE, NC, WITHOUT DEICING THE ACFT WHICH WITNESSES STATED, HAD ICE ON THE AIRFRAME. DURING CLIMBOUT, THE PLT WAS NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN ELEVATOR CONTROL SO HE RETURNED TO LAND AT CHARLOTTE.DURING THE LANDING ROLL THE ACFT TRAVELED OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RWY. THE WINDSHIELDS WERE REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN COVERED WITH ICE AND VISUAL LOOKOUT WAS DIFFICULT.
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THE PLT ATTEMPTED AN INSRUMENT DEPARTURE FROM CHARLOTTE, NC, WITHOUT DEICING THE ACFT WHICH WITNESSES STATED, HAD ICE ON THE AIRFRAME. DURING CLIMBOUT, THE PLT WAS NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN ELEVATOR CONTROL SO HE RETURNED TO LAND AT CHARLOTTE.DURING THE LANDING ROLL THE ACFT TRAVELED OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RWY. THE WINDSHIELDS WERE REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN COVERED WITH ICE AND VISUAL LOOKOUT WAS DIFFICULT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:53 EST
Nearest AirportCharlotte/Douglas (0nm N)
Runway18L
Runway Length7845 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDouglas DC-3
Tail NumberN28BA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBo-S-Aire Airlines
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R1830-9005 · Reciprocating · 1200
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 34 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind50° @ 8 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 4000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point28 C / 25 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time11:50
Weather SourceWFAC