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February 6, 2017 · Beech F90 Undesignat · N246CA
Poplar Bluff, MO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 6, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Poplar Bluff, MO
Aircraft
Beech F90 Undesignat (1980)
Tail Number
N246CA
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA150
The pilot reported that, during an instrument meteorological conditions flight, he chose to accomplish an area navigation approach. He reported that he descended to his minimum descent altitude of 800 ft, decreased the airspeed, and began looking outside the cockpit for the runway. He recalled that the visibility was 3/4 mile, and that, about 20 seconds later, the airplane struck tree tops. The pilot immediately executed the missed approach procedure and made an approach to an alternate airport. The right wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s descent below the minimum descent altitude during a nonprecision approach, which resulted in a tree strike.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported the during an instrument meteorological condition flight, he elected to accomplish an area navigation approach. He reported that he descended to his minimum descent altitude of 800 feet, decreased the airspeed and began looking outside the cockpit for the runway. He recalled that the visibility was ¾ of a mile and about 20 seconds later the airplane struck tree tops. The pilot immediately executed the missed approach procedure and made an approach at an alternate airport. The right wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 CST
Nearest AirportPoplar Bluff Muni (0nm ESE)
Runway18
Runway Length5008 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech F90 Undesignat
Tail NumberN246CA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · PT6A/60A · Turboprop · 750 | Pratt & Whitney · PT6A/60A · Turboprop · 750
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 69 · Second Class · None
Crew 2None
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingBroken clouds 3100 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 55
Altimeter29.76 inHg
Observation Time00:51
Weather SourceWFAC