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March 23, 2012 · Rockwell International 690C · N840JC

Conrad, MT

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 23, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (5 uninjured)
Location
Conrad, MT
Aircraft
Rockwell International 690C
Tail Number
N840JC
Operator
Kalispell Regiional Medical Center
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR12CA145

The pilot, who was executing a global positioning system approach to a non-controlled airport, saw a snowplow clearing snow from the runway as he broke out of the overcast in a light snow shower. Soon after the pilot spotted the snowplow, it exited the runway, and the pilot continued his approach/landing sequence. After touchdown, the airplane encountered an area of ice and slush on the runway and began to slide. The pilot stated that he should have initiated a go-around, but the airplane was never sufficiently realigned with the runway so he could safely apply go-around power. As the pilot continued his efforts to realign the airplane with the runway, the airplane departed the side of the runway and impacted a natural gas line warning sign. The impact with the sign resulted in a tear in the stressed skin of the fuselage that exceeded eight inches in length. The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunction during the accident sequence.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane due to ice and slushy snow on the runway during the landing roll.

Full Narrative

The pilot, who was executing a Global Positioning System approach to a non-controlled airport with an unmonitored Common Traffic Advisory Frequency, saw a snowplow clearing snow from the runway as he broke out of the overcast in a light snow shower. Soon after the pilot spotted the snowplow, it exited the runway, and he continued his approach/landing sequence. After touchdown, the airplane began to slide when it encountered an area of ice and slush that still remained on the runway surface. Although the pilot decided he should initiate a go-around, he was never sufficiently realigned with the runway to feel that he could safely apply go-around power. As the pilot continued his efforts to realign the airplane, it departed the side of the runway, and prior to coming to a stop it impacted a natural gas line warning sign. The impact with the sign resulted in a tear in the stressed skin of the fuselage that exceeded eight inches in length. The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunction associated with the accident sequence.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:10 MDT
Nearest AirportConrad Airport (0nm)
Runway24
Runway Length4601 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftRockwell International 690C
Tail NumberN840JC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKalispell Regiional Medical Center
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsGarret · TPE 331-10T · Turboprop · 715 | Turboprop
Seats11

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (5 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured5
Total5
Crew 1Age 54 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 4 kt
Visibility2 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

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