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December 14, 1984 · Cessna 340 · N69477
Odessa, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 14, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Odessa, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 340
Tail Number
N69477
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW85LA077
AN EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL PILOT ENCOUNTERED FORECAST ICING CONDITIONS ON APPROACH THAT OBSCURRED FORWARD VISIBILITY. ON GO-AROUND, ANTI-ICING EQUIPMENT CLEARED SMALL AREA OF WINDSHIELD, PILOT DECIDED TO LAND. HE FAILED TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT AIRSPEED TO COMPENSATE FOR ICE ON WINGS & STALLED IN THE LANDING FLARE FROM AND ALT OF APRX 15' AGL. THE HARD LANDING RESULTED IN STRUCTURAL DAMAGE.
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AN EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL PILOT ENCOUNTERED FORECAST ICING CONDITIONS ON APPROACH THAT OBSCURRED FORWARD VISIBILITY. ON GO-AROUND, ANTI-ICING EQUIPMENT CLEARED SMALL AREA OF WINDSHIELD, PILOT DECIDED TO LAND. HE FAILED TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT AIRSPEED TO COMPENSATE FOR ICE ON WINGS & STALLED IN THE LANDING FLARE FROM AND ALT OF APRX 15' AGL. THE HARD LANDING RESULTED IN STRUCTURAL DAMAGE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:14 CST
Nearest AirportSchlemeyer (0nm N)
Runway11
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 340
Tail NumberN69477
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-K · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 55 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 12 kt
Visibility1 sm
CeilingOvercast 500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point30 C / 28 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:24
Weather SourceWFAC