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February 4, 2018 · Cessna T303 NO Series · N303TL
Great Barrington, MA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 4, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Great Barrington, MA
Aircraft
Cessna T303 NO Series (1984)
Tail Number
N303TL
Operator
Pegasus Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA134
The pilot reported that, while taxiing onto the snow-covered runway for departure, he was unable to see the runway markings. He added that he decided to cancel the flight and return to the ramp, but the airplane exited the runway and went down an embankment. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to see the taxiway when returning to the ramp from the snow-covered runway, which resulted in the airplane rolling down an embankment.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, while taxiing onto the snow-covered runway for departure, he was unable to see the runway markings. He added that he decided to cancel the flight and return to the ramp, but when the airplane exited the runway, it went down an embankment. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:55 EST
Nearest AirportWalter J Koladza (0nm W)
Runway11
Runway Length2579 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna T303 NO Series
Tail NumberN303TL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPegasus Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · TSIO-520-AE3B · Reciprocating · 250 | Cont Motor · LTSIO-520-AE3 · Reciprocating · 250
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 64 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 4 kt
CeilingBroken clouds 1000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point30 C / 27 C
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Observation Time21:49
Weather SourceWFAC