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February 12, 1985 · British Aerospace BAE 3101 Jetstream BAE 3101 J · N401MX
Macon, GA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Incident
Date
February 12, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (7 uninjured)
Location
Macon, GA
Aircraft
British Aerospace BAE 3101 Jetstream BAE 3101 J
Tail Number
N401MX
Operator
Metro Express
Injuries
None
NTSB Number
ATL85IA096
ACFT WAS BEING SLOWED TO HOLDING SPEED IN ICING CONDITIONS. CREW HEARD SOUND OF ICE STRIKING LEFT SIDE OF FUSELAGE FOLLOWED BY SPOOL DOWN OF LEFT ENGINE. THEN SAME OCCURRED ON THE RIGHT SIDE. DUAL AIRSTART SUCCESSFUL. CREW ELECTED TO MAKE PRECAUTIONARY LDG. SYSTEM CHECKED GOOD. CONTINUOUS IGN. HAD NOT BEEN SELECTED PRIOR TO FLAMEOUTS.
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ACFT WAS BEING SLOWED TO HOLDING SPEED IN ICING CONDITIONS. CREW HEARD SOUND OF ICE STRIKING LEFT SIDE OF FUSELAGE FOLLOWED BY SPOOL DOWN OF LEFT ENGINE. THEN SAME OCCURRED ON THE RIGHT SIDE. DUAL AIRSTART SUCCESSFUL. CREW ELECTED TO MAKE PRECAUTIONARY LDG. SYSTEM CHECKED GOOD. CONTINUOUS IGN. HAD NOT BEEN SELECTED PRIOR TO FLAMEOUTS.
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time21:00 EST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBritish Aerospace BAE 3101 Jetstream BAE 3101 J
Tail NumberN401MX
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorMetro Express
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsGarrett · TPE3311OUF511 · Turboprop · 900
Seats19
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (7 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured7
Total7
Crew 1Age 27 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDark Night
Wind310° @ 20 kt, gusting 32 kt
Visibility2 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 C / 36 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time02:50
Weather SourceWFAC