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October 18, 1985 · Cessna 421C · N657WM
Ft.Lauderdale, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 18, 1985
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 4 uninjured
Location
Ft.Lauderdale, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 421C
Tail Number
N657WM
Operator
Aircraft Charters
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA86FA014
THE ACFT CRASHED ON THE ARPT DURING AN ON DEMAND AIR TAXI FLT. THE PLT STATED THAT ON FINAL APCH HE ENCOUNTERED TURBULENCE AND RAIN. AS HE BROKE OUT OF THE RAIN THE GLARE FROM THE SUN INTERFERRED WITH HIS VISUAL PERCEPTION. A GO AROUND WAS ATTEMPTED BUT THE PLT ALLOWED THE AIRSPEED TO DECREASE. THE ACFT STALLED AND CONTACTED A GRASS AREA TO THE RIGHT OF THE RWY. THE ACFT STALL DETECTOR SYSTEM WAS FOUND TO BE OUT OF CALIBRATION.
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THE ACFT CRASHED ON THE ARPT DURING AN ON DEMAND AIR TAXI FLT. THE PLT STATED THAT ON FINAL APCH HE ENCOUNTERED TURBULENCE AND RAIN. AS HE BROKE OUT OF THE RAIN THE GLARE FROM THE SUN INTERFERRED WITH HIS VISUAL PERCEPTION. A GO AROUND WAS ATTEMPTED BUT THE PLT ALLOWED THE AIRSPEED TO DECREASE. THE ACFT STALLED AND CONTACTED A GRASS AREA TO THE RIGHT OF THE RWY. THE ACFT STALL DETECTOR SYSTEM WAS FOUND TO BE OUT OF CALIBRATION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:42 EDT
Nearest AirportFt Lauderdale (0nm N)
Runway8
Runway Length6000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 421C
Tail NumberN657WM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAircraft Charters
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · GTSIO-520 · Reciprocating · 375
Seats10
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 4 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured4
Total6
Crew 1Age 52 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 5 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 20000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time12:47
Weather SourceWFAC