Descripción:
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"
» NTSB
| Estado: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
| Fecha: | jueves 17 diciembre 1987 |
| Hora: | 19:36 |
| Tipo: |  Swearingen SA226-TC Metro II |
| Operador: | AVAir |
| Registración: | N23AZ |
| Numéro de série: | TC-260 |
| Año de Construcción: | 1978 |
| Horas Totales de la Célula: | 12820 |
| Motores: | 2 Garrett TPE331-10UA-5 |
| Tripulación: | Fatalidades: 0 / Ocupantes: 2 |
| Pasajeros: | Fatalidades: 0 / Ocupantes: 6 |
| Total: | Fatalidades: 0 / Ocupantes: 8 |
| Daños en la Aeronave: | Considerable |
| Consecuencias: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Ubicación: | Washington-Dulles International Airport, DC (IAD) ( Estados Unidos de América)
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| Fase: | Aproximación (APR) |
| Naturaleza: | Vuelo Doméstico Programado |
| Aeropuerto de Salida: | Newark International Airport, NJ (EWR/KEWR), Estados Unidos de América |
| Washington-Dulles International Airport, DC (IAD/KIAD), Estados Unidos de América |
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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Fuentes:
» ICAO Adrep Summary 5/89 (#190)» NTSB
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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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