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April 26, 1982 · Beech 90 · N37990
Hot Springs, VA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 26, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hot Springs, VA
Aircraft
Beech 90
Tail Number
N37990
Operator
D S Ingalls
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL82FID07
THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING AN ILS APPROACH, HE DELAYED AT THE DECISION HEIGHT FOR SEVERAL SECONDS UNTIL HE HAD A GOOD VIEW OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN 671 FT FROM THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY IN LIGHT AND VARIABLE WIND CONDITIONS. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT ONCE HE REALIZED WHERE HE WAS ON THE RUNWAY, IT WAS TOO LATE TO ABORT THE LANDING. THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED BEYOND THE END OF THE RUNWAY FOR 377 FT BEFORE COMING TO REST IN SOFT DIRT ON ITS NOSE.
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THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING AN ILS APPROACH, HE DELAYED AT THE DECISION HEIGHT FOR SEVERAL SECONDS UNTIL HE HAD A GOOD VIEW OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN 671 FT FROM THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY IN LIGHT AND VARIABLE WIND CONDITIONS. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT ONCE HE REALIZED WHERE HE WAS ON THE RUNWAY, IT WAS TOO LATE TO ABORT THE LANDING. THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED BEYOND THE END OF THE RUNWAY FOR 377 FT BEFORE COMING TO REST IN SOFT DIRT ON ITS NOSE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00
Nearest AirportINGALLS (0nm N)
Runway24
Runway Length5601 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 90
Tail NumberN37990
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorD S Ingalls
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W · PT6A-135 · Turboprop · 750
Seats8
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point13 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time14:50