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December 20, 1985 · Fairchild SA226TC · N334BA
Cleveland, OH
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 20, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (16 uninjured)
Location
Cleveland, OH
Aircraft
Fairchild SA226TC
Tail Number
N334BA
Operator
Britt Airways
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI86LA051
THE CREW OBTAINED VISUAL CONTACT WITH THE RW EVIRONMENT 100 FT ABOVE DH. DURING THE LANDING ROLL THE A/C TRAVELED ALONG THE LEFT EDGE OF THE RUNWAY UNTIL IT COLLIDED WITH A SNOW BANK. THE RUNWAY WAS COVERED WITH PATCHES OF ICE AND PACKED SNOW.
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THE CREW OBTAINED VISUAL CONTACT WITH THE RW EVIRONMENT 100 FT ABOVE DH. DURING THE LANDING ROLL THE A/C TRAVELED ALONG THE LEFT EDGE OF THE RUNWAY UNTIL IT COLLIDED WITH A SNOW BANK. THE RUNWAY WAS COVERED WITH PATCHES OF ICE AND PACKED SNOW.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 EST
Nearest AirportCleveland-Hopkins (0nm N)
Runway28
Runway Length6015 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftFairchild SA226TC
Tail NumberN334BA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBritt Airways
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsGarrett · TPE331-3U · Turboprop · 940
Seats22
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (16 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured16
Total16
Crew 1Age 33 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDusk
Wind270° @ 8 kt
Visibility1 sm
CeilingOvercast 200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point21 C / 19 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:45
Weather SourceWFAC