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December 9, 2011 · Cessna 421B · N421CE
Pampa, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 9, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Pampa, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 421B
Tail Number
N421CE
Operator
Reinhart Paul Eric
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12CA104
The pilot was flying a global positioning system approach in instrument meteorological conditions with icing present. The pilot stated that the airplane broke out of the weather about 300 feet above the ground and 300 feet right of the runway, with 1/8- to 1/4-inch of accumulated ice on the wings. The pilot made a correction to the left and overshot the runway, landing hard in the grass to the left of the runway. The airplane traveled about 1,000 feet in the grass before re-entering the runway. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the rear spar of the right wing was bent. The pilot stated that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Heading/course-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot was flying a global positioning system approach to landing in instrument meteorological conditions with icing present. The pilot stated that the airplane broke out of the weather about 300 feet above the ground and 300 feet right of the runway, with 1/8 to 1/4 inch of ice accumulated on the wings. The pilot made a correction to land and overshot the runway, landing hard in the grass. The airplane traveled about 1,000 feet in the grass before re-entering the runway. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed the rear spar of the right wing was bent. The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 CST
Nearest AirportPerry Lefors Field Airport (0nm)
Runway17
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 421B
Tail NumberN421CE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorReinhart Paul Eric
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · GTSIO-520-C · Reciprocating · 340 | Cont Motor · GTSIO-520-C · Reciprocating · 340
Seats8
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 55 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility2 sm
CeilingOvercast 200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point28 C / 27 C
Altimeter30.37 inHg
Observation Time20:55
Weather SourceWFAC