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November 27, 1985 · Beech C90 · N220F

East Greenwich, RI

Overview

Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 27, 1985
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
East Greenwich, RI
Aircraft
Beech C90
Tail Number
N220F
Operator
Northeast Airways
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ATL86FA032

THE ACFT CRASHED ABOUT NINE MILES SHORT OF THE RWY DURING AN ILS APPROACH TO WARWICK, RI IN IMC WX. THE ACFT HAD BEEN CLEARED TO DESCEND FROM 13000 TO 3000 FT. THE ACFT CRASHED OUTSIDE THE OUTER MARKER. THE CO-PLT HAD REPORTED THE ACFT AS INSIDE THE OUTER MARKER. THE CREW DID NOT REPORT ANY ACFT PROBLEMS. THE APPROACH PROCEDURE REQUIRES THAT THE FLT CROSS THE OUTER MARKER AT 1800 FT MSL. 5 MILES FROM TOUCHDOWN. MINIMUM WX IS 200 FT CEILING & 1/2 MILE VIS. SURFACE OBSERVATION AT TIME OF THE ACC WAS 300 FT OVERCAST WITH 1 & 1/2 MILES VISIBILITY. POST ACC EXAM OF THE WRECKAGE FAILED TO DISXLOSE ANY MALFUNCTIONS OR FAILURES IN THE EQUIPMENT.

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THE ACFT CRASHED ABOUT NINE MILES SHORT OF THE RWY DURING AN ILS APPROACH TO WARWICK, RI IN IMC WX. THE ACFT HAD BEEN CLEARED TO DESCEND FROM 13000 TO 3000 FT. THE ACFT CRASHED OUTSIDE THE OUTER MARKER. THE CO-PLT HAD REPORTED THE ACFT AS INSIDE THE OUTER MARKER. THE CREW DID NOT REPORT ANY ACFT PROBLEMS. THE APPROACH PROCEDURE REQUIRES THAT THE FLT CROSS THE OUTER MARKER AT 1800 FT MSL. 5 MILES FROM TOUCHDOWN. MINIMUM WX IS 200 FT CEILING & 1/2 MILE VIS. SURFACE OBSERVATION AT TIME OF THE ACC WAS 300 FT OVERCAST WITH 1 & 1/2 MILES VISIBILITY. POST ACC EXAM OF THE WRECKAGE FAILED TO DISXLOSE ANY MALFUNCTIONS OR FAILURES IN THE EQUIPMENT.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time05:41 EST
Nearest AirportT. F. Green (9nm SE)
Runway5
Runway Length7166 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech C90
Tail NumberN220F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorNortheast Airways
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W · PT6A-21 · Turboprop · 530
Seats8

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 42 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsIMC
LightDark Night
Wind350° @ 9 kt
Visibility2 sm
Ceiling300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point36 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time10:43
Weather SourceWFAC

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