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March 21, 2006 · Aero Commander AC50 · N662MW
Shreveport, LA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 21, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Shreveport, LA
Aircraft
Aero Commander AC50
Tail Number
N662MW
Operator
Central Air Southwest
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW06CA089
While executing a night instrument approach in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), the 2,576-hour instrument rated commercial pilot visually identified the runway end identifier lights (REIL) and elected to continue the approach visually. When the airplane was approximately 100-feet above ground level (AGL), the airplane entered ground fog and the pilot lost visual contact with the runway. The airplane continued to descend, and subsequently collided with several runway approach lights short of the landing threshold for runway 14. The pilot was informed when he was cleared for the approach that the visibility was one and one half mile.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to execute a missed approach after losing visual contact with the runway, which resulted in a collision with approach lights. Factors were the dark night conditions and the fog.
Full Narrative
While executing a night instrument approach in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), the 2,576-hour instrument rated commercial pilot visually identified the runway end identifier lights (REIL) and elected to continue the approach visually. When the airplane was approximately 100-feet above ground level (AGL), the airplane entered ground fog and the pilot lost visual contact with the runway. The pilot continued to descend, and subsequently collided with several runway approach lights short of the landing threshold for runway 14. The pilot was informed when he was cleared for the approach that the visibility was one and one half mile.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:30 CST
Nearest AirportShreveport Regional Airport (0nm)
Runway14
Runway Length8351 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAero Commander AC50
Tail NumberN662MW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCentral Air Southwest
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540 · Reciprocating | Lycoming · IO-540 · Reciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightNight
Wind190° @ 6 kt
Visibility1.5 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 100 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 55
Altimeter29.72 inHg
Observation Time02:40
Weather SourceWFAC