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February 11, 1985 · Beech 58 · N912L
Natchez, MS
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 11, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Natchez, MS
Aircraft
Beech 58
Tail Number
N912L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL85LA095
PLT DESCENDED BELOW MDA TO 720 FT MSL UNTIL OBSERVING THE RWY DURING A LOC 17 APCH AT NIGHT. AN ARPT ATTENDANT SAID PLT DID NOT CALL UNICOM FOR WIND INFO. PLT ACKNOWLEDGED TOUCHDOWN AT MIDFIELD WITH A 30 KT TAILWIND ON THE 5000 FT RWY. THE PLT SAID BRAKING WAS INEFFECTIVE. ATTENDANT SAID RWY WAS DAMP BUT STANDING WATER WAS NOT PRESENT. ACFT RAN OFF SOUTHEND OF THE RWY AND CONTINUED 800 FT BEFORE IT HIT A DITCH AND STOPPED. THE PLT STATED HE WAS 'IN A HURRY AND JUST FOULED UP.'
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PLT DESCENDED BELOW MDA TO 720 FT MSL UNTIL OBSERVING THE RWY DURING A LOC 17 APCH AT NIGHT. AN ARPT ATTENDANT SAID PLT DID NOT CALL UNICOM FOR WIND INFO. PLT ACKNOWLEDGED TOUCHDOWN AT MIDFIELD WITH A 30 KT TAILWIND ON THE 5000 FT RWY. THE PLT SAID BRAKING WAS INEFFECTIVE. ATTENDANT SAID RWY WAS DAMP BUT STANDING WATER WAS NOT PRESENT. ACFT RAN OFF SOUTHEND OF THE RWY AND CONTINUED 800 FT BEFORE IT HIT A DITCH AND STOPPED. THE PLT STATED HE WAS 'IN A HURRY AND JUST FOULED UP.'
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:15 CST
Nearest AirportAdams County (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 58
Tail NumberN912L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-C · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind320° @ 12 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 48
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time12:55
Weather SourceWFAC