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March 11, 1984 · Beech BE-90 · N642DH
Columbus, OH
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 11, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (7 uninjured)
Location
Columbus, OH
Aircraft
Beech BE-90
Tail Number
N642DH
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI84LA126
WHILE TAKING OFF ON RWY 27L, THE ACFT CONTACTED A RIDGE OF SNOW AT THE INTERSECTION OF RWY 14, WHERE RWY 14 HAD BEEN PLOWED. AFTER STRIKING THE SNOW, THE ACFT DRIFTED TO THE RIGHT & THE PLT NOTED A REDUCTION OF POWER FROM THE RIGHT ENG. THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR THEN WENT INTO DEEPER SNOW WHICH ACCELERATED THE RIGHT TURN. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE NOSE GEAR ENCOUNTERED AN ICE COVERED DRIFT OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RWY & COLLAPSED.
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WHILE TAKING OFF ON RWY 27L, THE ACFT CONTACTED A RIDGE OF SNOW AT THE INTERSECTION OF RWY 14, WHERE RWY 14 HAD BEEN PLOWED. AFTER STRIKING THE SNOW, THE ACFT DRIFTED TO THE RIGHT & THE PLT NOTED A REDUCTION OF POWER FROM THE RIGHT ENG. THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR THEN WENT INTO DEEPER SNOW WHICH ACCELERATED THE RIGHT TURN. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE NOSE GEAR ENCOUNTERED AN ICE COVERED DRIFT OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RWY & COLLAPSED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time01:10 EST
Nearest AirportOhio State University (0nm N)
Runway27L
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech BE-90
Tail NumberN642DH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W · PT6A-20 · Turboprop · 550
Seats9
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (7 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured7
Total7
Crew 1Age 60 · None
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDark Night
Wind230° @ 15 kt
Visibility2 sm
CeilingOvercast 1800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point28 C / 21 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time05:50
Weather SourceWFAC