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November 2, 2001 · Beech 1900C · N210CJ

Bar Harbor, ME

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 2, 2001
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (13 uninjured)
Location
Bar Harbor, ME
Aircraft
Beech 1900C
Tail Number
N210CJ
Operator
Colgan Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC02LA023

The first officer landed the airplane upon completion of a night ILS approach. Just after touchdown, the airplane struck a deer in the vicinity of the left engine. The deer had been crossing the runway from left to right. The captain shut down the engine and taxied to the gate. Post-accident examination of the airplane revealed that the engine firewall was cracked, one propeller blade was bent, and another blade had separated near the hub. The separated portion of the blade was found about 300 feet from where the collision occurred. Weather at the time included a 600-foot overcast layer.

NTSB Probable Cause

A deer, which had been crossing the runway as the airplane touched down. A factor was the dark night conditions.

Full Narrative

On November 1, 2001, at 2145 eastern standard time, a Beech 1900C, N210CJ, operating as U.S Airways Express flight 5955, was substantially damaged when it collided with a deer while landing at Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB), Bar Harbor, Maine. The certificated airline transport pilot, the first officer, and the 11 passengers were uninjured. Night instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The flight was operating on an instrument flight rules flight plan between General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS), Boston, Massachusetts, and Bar Harbor. The scheduled passenger flight was conducted under 14 CFR Part 121. The flight was operated by Colgan Air, Inc. According to the Director of Safety, the first officer had just completed an ILS RWY 22 approach. She landed the airplane, and just after touchdown, it struck a deer that was crossing from left to right. The captain took control of the airplane and stopped it on the runway. As the airplane slowed to a stop, the left engine began to vibrate. The captain secured the engine, and after shutdown, noted that one of the composite propeller blades was missing. After assessing the damage, the captain taxied the airplane to the ramp, where the passengers deplaned uneventfully. Post-accident examination of the airplane revealed that the engine firewall was cracked, one propeller blade was bent, and another blade had separated near the hub. The separated portion of the blade was found about 300 feet from where the collision occurred. Weather at the time included a 600-foot overcast layer.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:45 EST
Nearest AirportHancock Couty - Bar Harbor (0nm)
Runway23
Runway Length5200 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech 1900C
Tail NumberN210CJ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorColgan Air
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W · PT6A-65B · Turboprop · 1100 | P&W · PT6A-65B · Turboprop · 1100
Seats21

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (13 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured13
Total13
Crew 1Age 49 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 31 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsIMC
LightNight
Wind190° @ 9 kt, gusting 14 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 600 ft
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 50
Altimeter30.25 inHg
Observation Time02:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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