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February 7, 2020 · Cessna 208 B · N988FX

Baltimore, MD

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 7, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Baltimore, MD
Aircraft
Cessna 208 B (2012)
Tail Number
N988FX
Operator
Mountain Air Cargo
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA20CA095

The pilot was conducting an instrument landing system approach in night instrument meteorological conditions. The pilot was using the autopilot for the approach to the destination airport and disengaged it when he had the runway and airport lighting system in view. The pilot reported that, as he approached the runway, he heard a sound and thought the airplane had hit a bird. He felt the airplane pitch up, so he increased engine power and pitched down to reach the runway. After the pilot landed and taxied to the ramp, he saw that a large piece of an approach light was caught on the right main landing gear. Further examination revealed that the empennage, right horizontal stabilizer, right wing strut, and front cargo pod had sustained substantial damage. The operator reported that the airplane had struck four approach light towers and a localizer antenna.

NTSB Probable Cause

Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Runway/taxi/approach light-Effect on operation - C

Full Narrative

The pilot was conducting an instrument landing system approach in night instrument meteorological conditions to the destination airport. The pilot was utilizing the autopilot for the approach and disengaged it when he had the runway and airport lighting system in view. As he approached the runway, the pilot heard a sound and thought the airplane had hit a bird. He felt the airplane pitch up so he increased engine power and pitched down in order to reach the runway. After the pilot landed and taxied to the ramp, he saw that a large piece of an approach light was caught on the airplane's right main landing gear. Further inspection revealed that the airplane's empennage, right horizontal stabilizer, right wing strut, and front cargo pod were also damaged. The operator reported that the airplane had struck four separate approach light towers as well as a localizer antenna.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time03:15 EST
Nearest AirportBaltimore/Washington Intl Thur (0nm NE)
Runway10
Runway Length10503 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 208 B
Tail NumberN988FX
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMountain Air Cargo
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney Canada · PT6A-114A · Turboprop · 675
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 35 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsIMC
LightNight
WindCalm
Visibility1.8 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 45 C
Altimeter29.18 inHg
Observation Time08:30
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data