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June 10, 2011 · Beech B200 · N23WS
Waukegan, IL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 10, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (6 uninjured)
Location
Waukegan, IL
Aircraft
Beech B200
Tail Number
N23WS
Operator
Pontiac Flight Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA387
The pilot began a descent from 16,000 feet and was being vectored for an approach when the airplane was struck by lightning. The airplane continued to perform normally and an uneventful landing was made at the planned destination airport. The pilot noticed the airplane was damaged during a post-flight walk-around. The lightning strike caused minor damage to a propeller blade on the left engine and to the left wing flap. The right elevator was substantially damaged by the lightning strike. The pilot stated they had passed an area of convective activity and were in instrument meteorological conditions with smooth air at the time of the lightning strike.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Convective weather-Lightning-Effect on equipment - C
Full Narrative
The pilot began a descent from 16,000 feet and was being vectored for an approach when the airplane was struck by lightning. The airplane continued to perform normally and an uneventful landing was made at the planned destination airport. The pilot noticed the airplane was damaged during a post-flight walk-around. The lightning strike caused minor damage to a propeller blade on the left engine and to the left wing flap. The right elevator was substantially damaged by the lightning strike. The pilot stated they had passed an area of convective activity and were in instrument meteorological conditions with smooth air at the time of the lightening strike.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:30 CDT
Nearest AirportWaukegan Regional Airport (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech B200
Tail NumberN23WS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPontiac Flight Service
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · PT6A-42 · Turboprop · 850 | None · NONE · Turboprop
Seats10
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (6 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured6
Total6
Crew 1Age 28 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 13 kt, gusting 19 kt
Visibility2 sm
CeilingOvercast 800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 52
Altimeter29.90 inHg
Observation Time12:49
Weather SourceWFAC