Narrative:
A forced landing in a field was made after both engines failed in icing conditions. The left gear collapsed.
PROBABLE CAUSE:
"In-flight planning/decision ..Improper ..Pilot in command
Anti-ice/deice system ..Not used ..Pilot in command
Inadequate initial training ..Check pilot
Inadequate certification/approval - Airman ..Company/operator management"
All engine powerloss
Forced landing outside airport
» NTSB
| Status: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
| Date: | Thursday 17 December 1987 |
| Time: | 19:36 |
| Type: |  Swearingen SA226-TC Metro II |
| Operator: | AVAir |
| Registration: | N23AZ |
| MSN: | TC-260 |
| First flight: | 1978 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 12820 |
| Engines: | 2 Garrett TPE331-10UA-5 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 6 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 8 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Aircraft fate: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Location: | Washington-Dulles International Airport, DC (IAD) ( United States of America)
|
| Phase: | Approach (APR) |
| Nature: | Domestic Scheduled Passenger |
| Departure airport: | Newark International Airport, NJ (EWR/KEWR), United States of America |
| Washington-Dulles International Airport, DC (IAD/KIAD), United States of America |
A forced landing in a field was made after both engines failed in icing conditions. The left gear collapsed.
Probable Cause:
PROBABLE CAUSE:
"In-flight planning/decision ..Improper ..Pilot in command
Anti-ice/deice system ..Not used ..Pilot in command
Inadequate initial training ..Check pilot
Inadequate certification/approval - Airman ..Company/operator management"
Accident investigation:
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Classification:
IcingAll engine powerloss
Forced landing outside airport
Sources:
» ICAO Adrep Summary 5/89 (#190)» NTSB
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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 Newark International Airport, NJ to Washington-Dulles International Airport, DC as the crow flies is 339 km (212 miles).
Distance from Newark International Airport, NJ to Washington-Dulles International Airport, DC as the crow flies is 339 km (212 miles).
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