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February 19, 1982 · Beech 58 · N1847X

St. Charles, IL

Overview

Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 19, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
St. Charles, IL
Aircraft
Beech 58
Tail Number
N1847X
Operator
Du Page Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI82DA058

DURING AN IFR APPROACH THE PILOT STATED HE PICKED UP ABOUT 1/2 TO 1 INCH OF ICE ON THE LEADING EDGE OF THE WINGS AFTER ACTIVATING ALL ICING EQUIPMENT. AFTER BREAKING OUT OF THE CLOUDS THE PILOT DESCENDED WITH FULL FLAPS AT 110 TO 115 KNOTS. HE BEGAN TO FLARE AND NOTICED SOME MUSHINESS AND THAT THE AIRSPEED HAD DROPPED TO 100 KNOTS. THE AIRCRAFT STALLED FROM ABOUT 15 FEET.

Full Narrative

DURING AN IFR APPROACH THE PILOT STATED HE PICKED UP ABOUT 1/2 TO 1 INCH OF ICE ON THE LEADING EDGE OF THE WINGS AFTER ACTIVATING ALL ICING EQUIPMENT. AFTER BREAKING OUT OF THE CLOUDS THE PILOT DESCENDED WITH FULL FLAPS AT 110 TO 115 KNOTS. HE BEGAN TO FLARE AND NOTICED SOME MUSHINESS AND THAT THE AIRSPEED HAD DROPPED TO 100 KNOTS. THE AIRCRAFT STALLED FROM ABOUT 15 FEET.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:40 CST
Nearest AirportPontiac-Oakland (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length6200 ft
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech 58
Tail NumberN1847X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDu Page Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-C8 · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 16 kt
Visibility2 sm
CeilingOvercast 600 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg

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