Casualties unknown

Runway Excursion Following Landing on Icy Runway with Reduced Visibility Due to Windshield Ice (N4WG)

Worcester, MA, US

On November 27, 1985, an Israel Aircraft Industries WW-24 (registration N4WG) was involved in an aviation accident near Worcester, MA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot reported a normal flight until touchdown on a sanded icy runway with poor braking action. The aircraft drifted left, the left main gear left the runway, and the aircraft came to rest 3000 feet from the touchdown point. The pilot also noted late application of anti-icing devices and windshield ice limiting visibility.

Landing and Runway Excursion

According to the pilot, the flight was normal until touchdown. Upon landing, the reversers were deployed. The pilot had information that braking action was poor and that the runway was icy but had been sanded. The aircraft touched down on the left side of the runway centerline and began to drift further left. The left main gear departed the runway, causing the aircraft to be pulled off the runway. The aircraft departed the runway in total and came to rest approximately 3000 feet from the touchdown point.

Anti-Icing and Visibility

During the descent, the pilot and co-pilot were late in the application of all of the aircraft's anti-icing devices. As a result, the aircraft's windshield iced over, which limited visibility to only a small amount. This reduced visibility may have affected the pilot's ability to maintain proper alignment during the landing.

No other details regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, location, date, time, occupants, injuries, or damage were provided in the source. The report is based solely on the pilot's account.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X38315. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.