Casualties unknown

1986-12-02: Douglas DC-9-51 (N786NC) — Madison, WI

Madison, WI, US

On December 2, 1986, a Douglas DC-9-51 (registration N786NC) was involved in an aviation accident near Madison, WI. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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Aircraft registered N786NC
Aircraft registered N786NC. Photo: Alec Wilson from Khon Kaen, Thailand / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

During rollout from a crosswind landing in snow, an aircraft slid off the runway's right side, striking six edge lights. The pilot regained control and returned to the runway to complete the landing roll with minor flap damage.

Incident Overview

During the rollout phase of a crosswind landing, an aircraft veered off the right side of the runway. The excursion led to the aircraft striking six runway edge lights, resulting in minor damage to the inboard trailing edge of the right flap. The pilot in command was able to regain directional control and maneuver the aircraft back onto the runway surface, where the remainder of the landing roll was completed without any further issues.

Runway Conditions

At the time of the incident, the runway was covered with approximately half an inch of snow. The braking action on the runway was reported as poor, which likely contributed to the reduced control during the rollout.

Aftermath

Following the incident, the aircraft sustained only minor damage to the right flap, and no other damage or injuries were reported. The pilot's actions prevented a more serious outcome by successfully returning the aircraft to the runway.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X35323. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.