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November 1, 2003 · Fairchild Swearingen SA227BC · N787KL

Rawlins, WY

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 1, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Rawlins, WY
Aircraft
Fairchild Swearingen SA227BC
Tail Number
N787KL
Operator
Key Lime Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN04LA020

The pilot noted, during the circling approach, that the runway was snow covered. During the landing roll, the airplane began to slide to the left. The pilot applied right rudder and reversed the right propeller. The airplane slid for approximately 1,900 feet and went off the left side of the runway. The airplane struck a snow bank, substantially damaging the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing factors include the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, the icy, snow covered runway and the snow bank.

Full Narrative

On November 1, 2003, at 0752 mountain standard time, a Fairchild Swearingen SA227BC, N787KL, operated by Key Lime Air, was substantially damaged after striking a snow bank while landing at Rawlins Municipal Airport (RWL), Rawlins, Wyoming. The commercial pilot, the sole occupant on board, was not injured. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed. The non-scheduled domestic cargo flight was being conducted under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 135. An IFR flight plan had been filed for the flight that originated from Denver International Airport, Denver, Colorado, at approximately 0640. According to the accident report submitted by the pilot, he was circling to land on runway 22 after executing the NDB-A approach. During the circling approach, the pilot noted that the runway was snow covered. During the landing roll, the airplane began to slide to the left. The pilot applied right rudder and reversed the right propeller. The airplane slid for approximately 1,900 feet and went off the left side of the runway. The airplane struck a snow bank, wrinkling and bending the airplane's nose section. An examination of the airplane's systems revealed no anomalies.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:52 MST
Nearest AirportRawlins Municipal Airport (1nm N)
Runway22
Runway Length7008 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftFairchild Swearingen SA227BC
Tail NumberN787KL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKey Lime Air
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsHoneywell · TPE-331-120HR · Turboprop · 1000 | Honeywell · TPE-331-120HR · Turboprop · 1000
Seats3

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 30 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 9 kt
Visibility4 sm
CeilingOvercast 6500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point18 C / 12 C
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time13:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data