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October 17, 2005 · Beech 1900D · N144ZV

Ogdensburg, NY

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 17, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Ogdensburg, NY
Aircraft
Beech 1900D
Tail Number
N144ZV
Operator
Us Airways Express
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC06LA011

During a takeoff roll at night, while the airplane was above 80 knots and below V1, the nosegear struck a coyote, and collapsed. The flightcrew successfully aborted the takeoff; however, the airplane sustained substantial damage when it impacted the runway.

NTSB Probable Cause

A collision with a coyote during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a nosegear collapse and subsequent impact with the runway. A factor was the nighttime condition.

Full Narrative

On October 16, 2005, about 2320 eastern daylight time, a Beech 1900D, N144ZV, operated by Air Midwest Inc. as flight 4655 (d.b.a. US Airways Express), was substantially damaged during a takeoff roll at Ogdensburg International Airport (OGS), Ogdensburg, New York. The certificated airline transport pilot, certificated commercial pilot, and passenger were not injured. Night visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight destined to Massena International Airport (MSS), Massena, New York. An instrument flight rules flight plan was filed for the air carrier flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 121. During the takeoff roll, while the airplane was above 80 knots and below V1, the nosegear struck a coyote. The flightcrew successfully aborted the takeoff; however, the airplane sustained substantial damage as a result of a nosegear collapse and subsequent impact with the runway. The reported weather at OGS, at 2325, was: wind from 300 degrees at 13 knots, gusting to 20 knots; visibility 10 miles; overcast ceiling at 2,600 feet; temperature 46 degrees F; dew point 37 degrees F; altimeter 29.65 inches Hg.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time23:20 EDT
Nearest AirportOgdensburg International Airpo (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length5200 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech 1900D
Tail NumberN144ZV
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorUs Airways Express
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · PT6A-67D · Turboprop · 1279 | Pratt & Whitney · PT6A-67D · Turboprop · 1279
Seats21

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 26 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 33 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind300° @ 13 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 2600 ft
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 37 C
Altimeter29.64 inHg
Observation Time03:25
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data