Casualties unknown

1986-06-07: Beech 55 (N1268Z) — Kenosha Aero, Inc. — Kenosha, WI

Kenosha, WI, US

On June 7, 1986, a Beech 55 (registration N1268Z) operated by Kenosha Aero, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Kenosha, WI. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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An aircraft on a positioning flight from Traverse City to Kenosha struck an object while executing a VOR approach. A powerline was severed northwest of the airport. The flight diverted to Green Bay and landed safely.

Flight Details

The aircraft was on a positioning flight returning from Traverse City, Michigan, to Kenosha, Wisconsin. The reported weather at Milwaukee indicated a ceiling of 300 feet and visibility of 2 miles.

Approach and Incident

The pilot received clearance for a VOR 14 approach and was given vectors to the final approach course. The pilot reported the final approach fix and ground contact at 1,280 feet. Shortly thereafter, the aircraft struck something.

A powerline was found severed 3.5 miles northwest of the Kenosha Airport at an elevation of 862 feet MSL. The minimum descent altitude (MDA) for the approach is 1,180 feet MSL.

Aftermath

Following the incident, the aircraft was vectored to Green Bay, Wisconsin, where it landed without further incident.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X33793. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.