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February 23, 1982 · Cessna 421C · N5358J
Westerly, RI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 23, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (6 uninjured)
Location
Westerly, RI
Aircraft
Cessna 421C
Tail Number
N5358J
Operator
Luna Industries
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC82DA049
THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN HARD DURING A NIGHT LANDING AFTER THE PILOT ENCOUNTERED ICING CONDITIONS IN FLIGHT. SEVERAL WITNESSES REPORTED THAT THE AIRCRAFT HAD 1/2 TO 3/4 INCH OF ICE ON THE LEADING EDGES OF THE WINGS AND VERTICLE STABILIZER. THE GROSS LANDING WEIGHT OF THE AIRCRAFT WAS ESTIMATED TO BE 7519 LBS WITH THE CENTER-OF- GRAVITY NEAR THE FORWARD LIMIT. THE MAXIMUM CERTIFICATED LANDING WEIGHT WAS 7200 LBS.
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THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN HARD DURING A NIGHT LANDING AFTER THE PILOT ENCOUNTERED ICING CONDITIONS IN FLIGHT. SEVERAL WITNESSES REPORTED THAT THE AIRCRAFT HAD 1/2 TO 3/4 INCH OF ICE ON THE LEADING EDGES OF THE WINGS AND VERTICLE STABILIZER. THE GROSS LANDING WEIGHT OF THE AIRCRAFT WAS ESTIMATED TO BE 7519 LBS WITH THE CENTER-OF- GRAVITY NEAR THE FORWARD LIMIT. THE MAXIMUM CERTIFICATED LANDING WEIGHT WAS 7200 LBS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:15 EST
Nearest AirportWesterly State (0nm N)
Runway7
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 421C
Tail NumberN5358J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLuna Industries
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · GTSIO-520L · Reciprocating · 375
Seats8
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (6 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured6
Total6
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind40° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:30