On March 6, 1985, a Smith, Ted Aerostar AEROSTAR 600 (registration N7408S) was involved in an aviation accident near Utica, NY. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During an ILS approach, a pilot continued to runway 33 despite rapidly moving lake effect snow. About 3-5 seconds into the landing roll, the aircraft veered left and collided with a snowbank. The pilot reported the runway was slick.
Accident Overview
A pilot reported that during an instrument landing system (ILS) approach, he broke out of the clouds and saw the airport. However, 'lake effect' was moving in rapidly. The pilot elected to continue his approach to runway 33 rather than circle and land on runway 27.
Flight and Weather Conditions
Wind was reported from 290 degrees at 12 knots, gusting to 18 knots. Approximately three minutes after landing, weather was reported in part as: 500 feet obscured, visibility 1/2 mile with light snow.
Sequence of Events
About three to five seconds into the landing roll, the aircraft veered left and collided with a snowbank. The pilot reported that the runway was slick.