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March 5, 2020 · Cessna 208 B · N706FX
Rhinelander, WI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 5, 2020
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Rhinelander, WI
Aircraft
Cessna 208 B (1995)
Tail Number
N706FX
Operator
Csa Air
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN20CA119
The pilot reported that, upon reaching the decision altitude on a GPS instrument approach, he saw the runway end identifier lights and continued the approach. Shortly after, the lights disappeared and then reappeared. He continued the approach and landing thinking the airplane was lined up with the runway by using the runway edge lights for reference. Upon touching down about 225 ft left of the runway, the airplane dug into snow and flipped over, which resulted in substantial damage to the wings and tail. 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 improper decision to continue an instrument approach to landing following a loss of visual reference with the runway, which resulted in the airplane touching down left of the runway in snow and flipping over.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that upon reaching the decision altitude on a GPS instrument approach, he saw the runway end identifier lights and continued the approach. Shortly thereafter the lights disappeared and then reappeared. He continued the approach and landing thinking he was lined up with the runway by using the runway edge lights for reference. Upon touching down, the airplane dug into the snow and flipped over resulting in substantial damage to the wings and tail. The airplane landed about 225ft left of the runway. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:15 CST
Nearest AirportRhinelander-Oneida County (1nm W)
Runway27
Runway Length6799 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 208 B
Tail NumberN706FX
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCsa Air
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · PT6A SER · Turboprop · 675
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Second Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 10 kt
Visibility0.8 sm
CeilingOvercast 400 ft
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 30 C
Altimeter29.69 inHg
Observation Time13:32
Weather SourcePILO