Casualties unknown

Runway Overrun After Downwind Landing in Instrument Conditions (N9843Y)

Kankakee, IL, US

On November 18, 1986, a Cessna T210N (registration N9843Y) operated by Antela Corporation was involved in an aviation accident near Kankakee, IL. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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Aircraft N9843Y overran runway 22 after landing downwind in instrument weather. The pilot was advised of poor braking action but did not contact Kankakee UNICOM for local advisories.

Incident Overview

The pilot of aircraft N9843Y overran runway 22 after landing downwind during instrument weather conditions. The aircraft was operating under instrument meteorological conditions at the time.

Prior Advisories and NOTAM

Flight Service Station (FSS) had advised the pilot of a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) stating that the Instrument Landing System (ILS) for runway 4 was out of service due to construction. However, another aircraft that landed on runway 4 approximately 15 minutes before the accident learned through UNICOM that the ILS had been reopened because construction had been halted. That same aircraft also reported to Chicago FSS that braking action on the runway was nil.

Pilot Actions

The pilot of N9843Y was informed of the poor braking action reported by the preceding aircraft. However, the pilot did not contact Kankakee UNICOM for local advisories before landing.

Outcome

After touching down on runway 22, the aircraft overran the runway. The report does not specify injuries, damage, or further consequences.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 18 Nov 1986 Cessna T210N accident near Kankakee, IL?

Aircraft N9843Y overran runway 22 after landing downwind in instrument weather. The pilot was advised of poor braking action but did not contact Kankakee UNICOM for local advisories.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 18 Nov 1986 involved a Cessna T210N, registration N9843Y, operated by Antela Corporation, at Kankakee, IL.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X35135. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.