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February 4, 2010 · Mitsubishi MU-2B-60 · N644EM

Amarillo, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 4, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Amarillo, TX
Aircraft
Mitsubishi MU-2B-60
Tail Number
N644EM
Operator
Mid-Coast Air Charter
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10LA117

While on approach to the snow and ice-covered runway, the pilot was correcting for a right crosswind. The airplane was flying approximately 20 knots faster than the recommended landing airspeed. The airplane's right main landing gear touched down first followed by the left main landing gear and the nose gear. The airplane made an abrupt left turn and the pilot attempted to correct by depressing the right rudder pedal. The pilot lost control of the airplane and the airplane departed the left side of the runway. The right main landing gear was torn from the airplane and the airplane came to rest in the upright position. Airfield operations reported that the runway's braking condition was estimated at "nil." An examination of the airplane and its systems revealed no anomalies.

NTSB Probable Cause

Environmental issues-Physical environment-Runway/land/takeoff/taxi surfa-Snow/slush/ice covered-Effect on operation - F

Full Narrative

**This report was modified on April 23, 2010** On February 4, 2010, approximately 0215 central standard time, a Mitsubishi MU-2B-60, N644EM, was substantially damaged during a runway excursion at the Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (KAMA), Amarillo, Texas. Night visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The on-demand air taxi flight was being conducted under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 135 on an instrument flight rules flight plan. The pilot and three passengers were not injured. The cross-country flight originated from the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (KDFW), Fort Worth, Texas at 0111 and was landing at its intended destination at the time of the accident. According to a statement provided by the airline transport pilot, while on approach to the airport, the pilot was informed by airport operations that the runway was covered with snow and ice. The pilot acknowledged and continued the instrument approach to the landing runway. While on approached the pilot was correcting for a right crosswind. The pilot kept a higher approach speed and landed 20 knots faster than the manufacturer's recommended landing airspeed. The airplane's right main landing gear touched down first followed by the left main landing gear and the nose gear. The airplane made an abrupt left turn and the pilot attempted to correct by depressing the right rudder pedal. The pilot lost control of the airplane and the airplane departed the left side of the runway on a heading that was approximately 30 degrees left of runway heading. The right main landing gear detached from the airplane and the airplane came to rest in the upright position. An inspector from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) responded to the accident scene and found no pre-impact anomalies with the airframe or engines. Denting, bending, and crushing damage was sustained to fuselage and the forward spar of the right wing. In an interview with the FAA inspector, a representative from airfield operations reported the runway's braking condition was estimated at "nil." This accident is part of the Safety Board's Human Fatigue Investigation Methodology Study. Forms completed by the pilot indicate that he awoke at approximately 0700 on February 3, 2010. The pilot had been awake for 19 hours and 15 minutes prior to the accident, but had only been on-duty for 4 hours and 15 minutes. At 0211, an aviation special weather report from KAMA's weather station reported winds from 120 degrees at 6 knots, 1/2 miles visibility with a runway 04 visual range of 4,000 to 5,000 feet, snow, freezing fog, an indefinite ceiling with a vertical visibility of 110 feet, temperature 28 degrees Fahrenheit (F), dew point 28 F, and a barometric pressure of 29.91 inches of Mercury.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time02:15 CST
Nearest AirportAmarillo International (1nm)
Runway04
Runway Length13502 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMitsubishi MU-2B-60
Tail NumberN644EM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMid-Coast Air Charter
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsHoneywell · TPE331-10-511 · Turboprop · 1000 | Honeywell · TPE331-10-511 · Turboprop · 1000
Seats10

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 54 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsIMC
LightNight
Wind120° @ 6 kt
CeilingVertical visibility 110 ft
Temperature / Dew Point28 C / 28 C
Altimeter29.90 inHg
Observation Time08:11
Weather SourceWFAC

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