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February 20, 1985 · Beech 58 · N25654
Hibbing, MN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 20, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Hibbing, MN
Aircraft
Beech 58
Tail Number
N25654
Operator
Aerodrome
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI85LA114
THE ACFT RAN OFF THE RT. SIDE OF THE RWY INTO A SNOWBANK AFTER A HARD LNDG. THE PLT STATED THAT HE WAS 50 FT ADH & OFF CENTERLINE TO THE LEFT AT THE MIDDLE MARKER DURING THE INSTRUMENT APPROACH. THE PASSG AT THIS TIME SAID HE COULD SE THE RWY OFF TO THE RT. THE PLT ATTEMPTED TO COMPLETE THE LNDG VISUALLY AND LANDED HARD ABOUT 5 DEGREES OFF RWY HDG. THE ACFT CONTINUED OFF THE RWY INTO A SNOWBANK.
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THE ACFT RAN OFF THE RT. SIDE OF THE RWY INTO A SNOWBANK AFTER A HARD LNDG. THE PLT STATED THAT HE WAS 50 FT ADH & OFF CENTERLINE TO THE LEFT AT THE MIDDLE MARKER DURING THE INSTRUMENT APPROACH. THE PASSG AT THIS TIME SAID HE COULD SE THE RWY OFF TO THE RT. THE PLT ATTEMPTED TO COMPLETE THE LNDG VISUALLY AND LANDED HARD ABOUT 5 DEGREES OFF RWY HDG. THE ACFT CONTINUED OFF THE RWY INTO A SNOWBANK.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:27 CST
Nearest AirportCHISHOLM (0nm N)
Runway31
Runway Length6494 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 58
Tail NumberN25654
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAerodrome
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO 520-C · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 45 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsUnknown
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 12 kt
Visibility75 sm
Ceiling200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point21 C / 19 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time14:30
Weather SourceWFAC