Narrative:
The aircraft collided with the ILS glide slope antenna tower during a simulated engine failure takeoff from runway 07. The flaps were extended at or below the 50deg setting. The wingtip separated and the aircraft crashed out of control.
PROBABLE CAUSE:
Preflight planning/preparation - Inadequate- Pilot in command
Raising of flaps - Not performed - Unspecified person
Checklist - Inattentive - Pilot in command
Supervision - Inadequate - Check pilot"
» NTSB
| Status: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
| Date: | Thursday 24 September 1987 |
| Time: | 23:25 |
| Type: |  Fairchild SA227-AC Metro III |
| Operator: | Horizon Air |
| Registration: | N2689E |
| MSN: | AC-653 |
| First flight: | 1986 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 774 |
| Engines: | 2 Garrett TPE331-11U |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Aircraft fate: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Location: | Twin Falls City County Airport, ID (TWF) ( United States of America)
|
| Crash site elevation: | 1265 m (4150 feet) amsl |
| Phase: | Takeoff (TOF) |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | Twin Falls City County Airport, ID (TWF/KTWF), United States of America |
| Twin Falls City County Airport, ID (TWF/KTWF), United States of America |
The aircraft collided with the ILS glide slope antenna tower during a simulated engine failure takeoff from runway 07. The flaps were extended at or below the 50deg setting. The wingtip separated and the aircraft crashed out of control.
Probable Cause:
PROBABLE CAUSE:
Preflight planning/preparation - Inadequate- Pilot in command
Raising of flaps - Not performed - Unspecified person
Checklist - Inattentive - Pilot in command
Supervision - Inadequate - Check pilot"
Accident investigation:
 |
|
Sources:
» ICAO Adrep Summary 1/90 (#31)» NTSB
Photos
Map
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.
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:
| ASN Home | Send Correction / Feedback |
| FSF Home | Disclaimer | Copyright |
| Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
| Press / Media |
CONNECT WITH US:
©2023 Flight Safety Foundation