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January 18, 2023 · Raytheon Aircraft BE-200 · N200EJ
Poplar, MT
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 18, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Poplar, MT
Aircraft
Raytheon Aircraft BE-200 (2004)
Tail Number
N200EJ
Operator
Lynch Flying Service Inc Dba
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR23LA087
The pilot reported that while on approach for landing, the airplane started to lose altitude quickly. After the co-pilot noticed the high decent rate and the slow airspeed, he advised the pilot to add power. However, the airplane continued to descend and impacted terrain in a right wing and nose low attitude, about 30 yards short of the runway approach threshold, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing. 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 maintain adequate airspeed and descent rate during the landing approach, which resulted in an impact with terrain short of the runway threshold.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while on approach for landing, the airplane started to lose altitude quickly. After the co-pilot noticed the high decent rate and the slow airspeed, he advised the pilot to add power. However, the airplane continued to descend and impacted terrain in a right wing and nose low attitude, about 30 yards short of the runway approach threshold, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing. 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 Time08:18 MST
Nearest AirportPoplar Muni (0nm E)
Runway9
Runway Length4403 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRaytheon Aircraft BE-200
Tail NumberN200EJ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLynch Flying Service Inc Dba
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · PT6A-42 · Turboprop · 850 | Pratt & Whitney · PT6A-42 · Turboprop · 850
Seats9
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1None
Crew 2Age 50 · Second Class · None
Crew 3Age 62 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 9 kt
Visibility3 sm
CeilingOvercast 400 ft
Temperature / Dew Point27 F / 27 F
Altimeter29.90 inHg
Observation Time08:00
Weather SourceWFAC