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October 16, 2009 · Cessna T206H · N454TG
Johnson City, KS
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 16, 2009
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Location
Johnson City, KS
Aircraft
Cessna T206H
Tail Number
N454TG
Operator
Jackie L Bugg
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10CA018
As the pilot was on final approach to Runway 17 during the night visual-flight-rules flight, the airplane entered a fog bank approximately 50 feet off of the ground and he lost all visual reference. The pilot applied full throttle to go around, but not in time to arrest the descent. The airplane impacted the ground short of the runway and nosed over, resulting in substantial damage to the airplane. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Ceiling/visibility/precip-Fog-Response/compensation
Full Narrative
As the pilot was on final approach to Runway 17 during the night visual-flight-rules flight, the airplane entered a fog bank approximately 50 feet off of the ground and he lost all visual reference. The pilot applied full throttle to go around, but not in time to arrest the descent. The airplane impacted the ground short of the runway and nosed over, resulting in substantial damage to the airplane. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time05:30 MDT
Nearest AirportStanton County Municipal Airpo (1nm)
Runway17
Runway Length4100 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna T206H
Tail NumberN454TG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJackie L Bugg
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TI0-540 SER · Reciprocating · 310
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured2
Total3
Crew 1Age 76 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind290° @ 4 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 400 ft
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 45 C
Altimeter30.25 inHg
Observation Time11:35
Weather SourceWFAC