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January 17, 1986 · Beech BE-90C · N68PC
Canton, OH
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 17, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Canton, OH
Aircraft
Beech BE-90C
Tail Number
N68PC
Operator
Beck Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI86LA069
AFTER MAKING A COUPLED ILS APPROACH TO 300 FEET, THE PILOT STATED HE COULD NOT DISCONNECT OR OVERRIDE THE AUTOPILOT. HE SUBSEQUENTLY LANDED HARD AND BOUNCED, SNAPPING THE NOSE GEAR OFF. THE AIRCRAFT CAME TO REST ON ITS NOSE WITH BOTH PROPELLERS CONTACTING THE RUNWAY. THE CONTROLS AND AUTOPILOT WERE INSPECTED AND TESTED AND FOUND TO BE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.
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AFTER MAKING A COUPLED ILS APPROACH TO 300 FEET, THE PILOT STATED HE COULD NOT DISCONNECT OR OVERRIDE THE AUTOPILOT. HE SUBSEQUENTLY LANDED HARD AND BOUNCED, SNAPPING THE NOSE GEAR OFF. THE AIRCRAFT CAME TO REST ON ITS NOSE WITH BOTH PROPELLERS CONTACTING THE RUNWAY. THE CONTROLS AND AUTOPILOT WERE INSPECTED AND TESTED AND FOUND TO BE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:50 EST
Nearest AirportAkron Canton (0nm N)
Runway23
Runway Length5599 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech BE-90C
Tail NumberN68PC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBeck Air
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W · PT6A-21 · Turboprop · 550
Seats8
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 36 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDark Night
Wind230° @ 12 kt
Visibility1 sm
CeilingOvercast 300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 21 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:50
Weather SourceWFAC