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February 10, 2019 · Cessna 421 B · N581CJ
Woodruff, WI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 10, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Woodruff, WI
Aircraft
Cessna 421 B (1972)
Tail Number
N581CJ
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA143
The pilot reported that, during the takeoff roll on a plowed, snow-covered runway, he could "feel the [airplane] pulling to the right" and corrected with opposite rudder, but the airplane slowly exited the runway to the right and impacted a snowbank. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both propellers and the right engine mount. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The airport's automated weather observation station reported that, about 5 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 110° at 5 knots, 1 1/4 statute miles visibility, overcast at 900 ft, temperature 18°F, dew point 12°F, and light snow. The airplane departed from runway 36.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain to directional control during takeoff from a snow-covered runway with a right, quartering tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a snowbank.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, during the takeoff roll on a plowed, snow-covered runway for an instrument flight, he could "feel the [airplane] pulling to the right" and corrected with opposite rudder but the airplane slowly exited the runway to the right and impacted a snowbank. The twin-engine airplane sustained substantial damage to both propellers and the right engine mount. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about 5 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 110° at 5 knots, 1 1/4 statute mile visibility, overcast at 900 ft, temperature 18°F, dew point 12°F, and light snow. The airplane departed on runway 36.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 CST
Nearest AirportLakeland/Noble F Lee Memorial (0nm NNE)
Runway36
Runway Length5150 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 421 B
Tail NumberN581CJ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · GTSI0-520-H5B · Reciprocating · 375 | Continental · GTSI0-520-F-K · Reciprocating · 375
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 69 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 5 kt
CeilingOvercast 900 ft
Temperature / Dew Point18 C / 12 C
Altimeter30.27 inHg
Observation Time19:55
Weather SourceWFAC