Narrative:
Flight 6448 departed Atlanta (ATL) at 13:31. The first officer was flying the airplane. The captain reported they were cleared for the ILS runway 24R approach. Approximately 10 minutes prior to landing, air traffic control changed the landing runway to runway 28. The captain stated they were informed that the runway visual range (RVR) was 6,000 feet and that the braking action was fair. Also, the glideslope for the ILS runway 28 approach was unusable at the time of the accident due to the snow. After passing the final approach fix, they were informed that the RVR had decreased to 2,000 feet. The captain had the approach lights in sight and at 50 feet above the ground, he had the runway in sight. The first officer then turned off the autopilot to land. At 30 feet above the ground the captain momentarily lost sight of the runway. He then regained sight of the runway and the airplane was landed. They encountered strong gusty winds during the landing flare and after touchdown they could barely see the runway lights and taxiway turn-offs. Despite the use of full reverse and braking, the airplane did not seem to slow down. The airplane traveled off the runway and into the snow covered grass and went partially through the fence before coming to a stop more than 150 feet past the end of the runway. Runway 28 is 6017 feet long.
PROBABLE CAUSE: "The National Transportation Safety Board determines that the probable cause of this accident was the failure of the flight crew to execute a missed approach when visual cues for the runway were not distinct and identifiable. Contributing to the accident were (1) the crews decision to descend to the instrument landing system decision height instead of the localizer (glideslope out) minimum descent altitude; (2) the first officers long landing on a short contaminated runway and the crews failure to use reverse thrust and braking to their maximum effectiveness; (3) the captains fatigue, which affected his ability to effectively plan for and monitor the approach and landing; and (4) Shuttle Americas failure to administer an attendance policy that permitted flight crewmembers to call in as fatigued without fear of reprisals."
Runway excursion
» NTSB/AAR-08/01
KCLE 182017Z 33013G19KT 1/4SM +SN BKN003 BKN010 OVC015 M08/M11 A3003 RMK AO2 P0000
20:33 UTC / 15:33 local time:
KCLE 182033Z 32013KT 1 1/2SM -SN SCT003 BKN011 OVC028 M08/M11 A3004 RMK AO2 P0000
accident date: 18-02-2007
type: Embraer ERJ-170-100SE
registration: N862RW
accident date: 18-02-2007
type: Embraer ERJ-170-100SE
registration: N862RW
accident date: 18-02-2007
type: Embraer ER-J170-100SE
registration: N862RW
accident date: 18-02-2007
type: Embraer ERJ-170SE
registration: N862RW
accident date: 18-02-2007
type: Embraer ERJ-170SE
registration: N862RW
| Status: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
| Date: | Sunday 18 February 2007 |
| Time: | 15:06 |
| Type: |  Embraer ERJ 170-100 SE (ERJ-170SE) |
| Operator: | Shuttle America |
| On behalf of: | Delta Connection |
| Registration: | N862RW |
| MSN: | 17000098 |
| First flight: | 2005 |
| Engines: | 2 General Electric CF34-8E |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 71 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 75 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Aircraft fate: | Repaired |
| Location: | Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, OH (CLE) ( United States of America)
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| Phase: | Landing (LDG) |
| Nature: | Domestic Scheduled Passenger |
| Departure airport: | Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, GA (ATL/KATL), United States of America |
| Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, OH (CLE/KCLE), United States of America | |
| Flightnumber: | 6448 |
Flight 6448 departed Atlanta (ATL) at 13:31. The first officer was flying the airplane. The captain reported they were cleared for the ILS runway 24R approach. Approximately 10 minutes prior to landing, air traffic control changed the landing runway to runway 28. The captain stated they were informed that the runway visual range (RVR) was 6,000 feet and that the braking action was fair. Also, the glideslope for the ILS runway 28 approach was unusable at the time of the accident due to the snow. After passing the final approach fix, they were informed that the RVR had decreased to 2,000 feet. The captain had the approach lights in sight and at 50 feet above the ground, he had the runway in sight. The first officer then turned off the autopilot to land. At 30 feet above the ground the captain momentarily lost sight of the runway. He then regained sight of the runway and the airplane was landed. They encountered strong gusty winds during the landing flare and after touchdown they could barely see the runway lights and taxiway turn-offs. Despite the use of full reverse and braking, the airplane did not seem to slow down. The airplane traveled off the runway and into the snow covered grass and went partially through the fence before coming to a stop more than 150 feet past the end of the runway. Runway 28 is 6017 feet long.
Probable Cause:
PROBABLE CAUSE: "The National Transportation Safety Board determines that the probable cause of this accident was the failure of the flight crew to execute a missed approach when visual cues for the runway were not distinct and identifiable. Contributing to the accident were (1) the crews decision to descend to the instrument landing system decision height instead of the localizer (glideslope out) minimum descent altitude; (2) the first officers long landing on a short contaminated runway and the crews failure to use reverse thrust and braking to their maximum effectiveness; (3) the captains fatigue, which affected his ability to effectively plan for and monitor the approach and landing; and (4) Shuttle Americas failure to administer an attendance policy that permitted flight crewmembers to call in as fatigued without fear of reprisals."
Accident investigation:
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Classification:
Insufficient rest / fatigueRunway excursion
Sources:
» SKYbrary » NTSB/AAR-08/01
METAR Weather report:
20:17 UTC / 15:17 local time:KCLE 182017Z 33013G19KT 1/4SM +SN BKN003 BKN010 OVC015 M08/M11 A3003 RMK AO2 P0000
20:33 UTC / 15:33 local time:
KCLE 182033Z 32013KT 1 1/2SM -SN SCT003 BKN011 OVC028 M08/M11 A3004 RMK AO2 P0000
Follow-up / safety actions
NTSB issued 5 Safety Recommendations
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Photos
accident date: 18-02-2007
type: Embraer ERJ-170-100SE
registration: N862RW
accident date: 18-02-2007
type: Embraer ERJ-170-100SE
registration: N862RW
accident date: 18-02-2007
type: Embraer ER-J170-100SE
registration: N862RW
accident date: 18-02-2007
type: Embraer ERJ-170SE
registration: N862RW
accident date: 18-02-2007
type: Embraer ERJ-170SE
registration: N862RW
Map
This map shows the airport of departure and the intended destination of the flight. The line between the airports does not display the exact flight path.
Distance from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, GA to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, OH as the crow flies is 888 km (555 miles).
Accident location: Exact; deduced from official accident report.
Distance from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, GA to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, OH as the crow flies is 888 km (555 miles).
Accident location: Exact; deduced from official accident report.
This information is not presented as the Flight Safety Foundation or the Aviation Safety Network’s opinion as to the cause of the accident. It is preliminary and is based on the facts as they are known at this time.
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