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February 2, 1985 · Swearingen SA-226T · N20QN
Shreveport, LA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 2, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Shreveport, LA
Aircraft
Swearingen SA-226T
Tail Number
N20QN
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW85LA110
THE PLT LANDED ON RWY 05 WHICH WAS ICY AND COVERED WITH A BLANKET OF FRESH SNOW. HE STATED THE WIND WAS FROM 360 DEGS AT 10 KTS. HE HAD BEEN INFORMED OF POOR BRAKING CONDITIONS ON THE RWY. THE PLT USED MAIN WHEEL BRAKES AND REVERSE THRUST. THE ACFT DRIFTED OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RWY, WHEN THE THROTTLES WERE NEUTRALIZED, INTO THE SOFT SOD SURFACE WHERE THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED AND THE NOSE SECTION IMPACTED THE GROUND. THE PLT STATED SNOW COVERED A LAYER OF ICE ON THE RWY.
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THE PLT LANDED ON RWY 05 WHICH WAS ICY AND COVERED WITH A BLANKET OF FRESH SNOW. HE STATED THE WIND WAS FROM 360 DEGS AT 10 KTS. HE HAD BEEN INFORMED OF POOR BRAKING CONDITIONS ON THE RWY. THE PLT USED MAIN WHEEL BRAKES AND REVERSE THRUST. THE ACFT DRIFTED OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RWY, WHEN THE THROTTLES WERE NEUTRALIZED, INTO THE SOFT SOD SURFACE WHERE THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED AND THE NOSE SECTION IMPACTED THE GROUND. THE PLT STATED SNOW COVERED A LAYER OF ICE ON THE RWY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:40 CST
Nearest AirportShreveport Regional (0nm N)
Runway5
Runway Length4821 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSwearingen SA-226T
Tail NumberN20QN
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsAiresearch · PTE331-3U-303 · Turboprop · 840
Seats8
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 62 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 6 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point28 C / 18 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:43
Weather SourceWFAC