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August 28, 1983 · Beech 58PA · N158JB
Danbury, CT
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 28, 1983
Injury Outcomes
5 injuries (2 serious injuries, 3 minor injuries)
Location
Danbury, CT
Aircraft
Beech 58PA
Tail Number
N158JB
Operator
Michael W Hennessy
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
NYC83FA228
INBOUND TO DANBURY THE PLT WAS ADVISED THAT THE ARPT WAS CLOSED, & WAS GIVEN THE LAST WX WHICH WAS AN HOUR OLD. THE ACFT WAS OBSERVED TO PASS OVER THE ARPT 300-400 FT AGL & CIRCLE TO LAND RWY 8. THE ACFT TURNED BASE & FINAL IN A TIGHT TURN WITH THE GEAR DOWN. IT DROPPED QUICKLY & HIT THE THRESHOLD LEFT WING FIRST, THEN PANCAKED & SKIDDED ONTO THE GRASS.ONE WITNESS ESTIMATED THE WX AS 300 FT SOLID & 1/2 MI WITH SOLID SHEETS OF RAIN. THE MDA IS 1960 FT (1500 FT AGL) WHEN THE TOWER IS CLOSED. THE ACFT WAS ABOUT 118 LBS OVER MAX GROSS WEIGHT AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.
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INBOUND TO DANBURY THE PLT WAS ADVISED THAT THE ARPT WAS CLOSED, & WAS GIVEN THE LAST WX WHICH WAS AN HOUR OLD. THE ACFT WAS OBSERVED TO PASS OVER THE ARPT 300-400 FT AGL & CIRCLE TO LAND RWY 8. THE ACFT TURNED BASE & FINAL IN A TIGHT TURN WITH THE GEAR DOWN. IT DROPPED QUICKLY & HIT THE THRESHOLD LEFT WING FIRST, THEN PANCAKED & SKIDDED ONTO THE GRASS.ONE WITNESS ESTIMATED THE WX AS 300 FT SOLID & 1/2 MI WITH SOLID SHEETS OF RAIN. THE MDA IS 1960 FT (1500 FT AGL) WHEN THE TOWER IS CLOSED. THE ACFT WAS ABOUT 118 LBS OVER MAX GROSS WEIGHT AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 EDT
Nearest AirportDANBURY (0nm N)
Runway8
Runway Length4419 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 58PA
Tail NumberN158JB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorMichael W Hennessy
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-L · Reciprocating · 310
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary5 injuries (2 serious injuries, 3 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor3
Uninjured0
Total5
Crew 1Age 32 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 10 kt
Visibility3 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:50
Weather SourceWFAC