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March 23, 2011 · Cessna 414A · N4057C

Aberdeen, SD

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 23, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Aberdeen, SD
Aircraft
Cessna 414A
Tail Number
N4057C
Operator
Aberdeen Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11LA273

The pilot reported that there was snow and ice on the runway. During takeoff, a strong crosswind gust forced the airplane to veer off the left side of the runway and the airplane struck runway lights. The pilot managed to maneuver the airplane back on the runway and he shut down the engines. A postaccident inspection of the airplane revealed substantial damage as a result of a puncture in the pressure vessel of the airplane. The pilot reported that there was no preimpact mechanical malfunction or failure of the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty crosswinds during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control.

Full Narrative

On March 22, 2011, at 2030 central daylight time, a Cessna 414A, N4057C, sustained substantial damage when it veered off the left side of runway 31 (6,901 feet by 100 feet, concrete) during its takeoff roll at the Aberdeen Regional Airport (ABR), Aberdeen, South Dakota, and struck runway lights. The captain, first officer, and two passengers were not injured. The airplane was registered to and operated by Aberdeen Flying Service as a 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 135 nonscheduled domestic passenger flight. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident, and the flight was on an instrument flight rules flight plan. The airplane was en route to the Joe Foss Field Airport (FSD), Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The pilot reported that there was snow and ice on the runway. He reported that a strong crosswind gust forced the airplane to veer off the left side of the runway where the airplane struck runway lights. The pilot managed to get the airplane back on the runway and he shut down the engines. The airplane was towed back to the hangar with the passengers on board. The postaccident inspection of the airplane revealed substantial damage as a result of a puncture in the pressure vessel of the airplane. The pilot reported that there was no mechanical malfunction or failure of the airplane. At 1953, the surface weather observation at ABR was: Wind 050 degrees at 14 knots; visibility 1 1/2 miles; overcast 400 feet; light snow; temperature 1 degrees Celsius; dew point 0 degrees Celsius; altimeter 29.59 inches of mercury.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:30 CDT
Nearest AirportAberdeen Regional Airport (0nm)
Runway31
Runway Length6901 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 414A
Tail NumberN4057C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAberdeen Flying Service
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · TSIO-520 SER · Reciprocating · 335 | Cont Motor · TSIO-520 SER · Reciprocating · 335
Seats8

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 25 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsIMC
LightDark Night
Wind50° @ 14 kt
Visibility2 sm
CeilingOvercast 400 ft
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 32 C
Altimeter29.59 inHg
Observation Time01:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data