Incident Overview
On August 25, 1990, at approximately 0710 Central Daylight Time, an Embraer EMB-120, registration N33701, experienced an engine and propeller overspeed during the initial climb after takeoff from College Station, Texas. The aircraft was operating as Continental Express Flight 2427 on a scheduled commuter passenger route from Easterwood Airport to Houston's Intercontinental Airport. An IFR flight plan was filed, and visual meteorological conditions (VMC) prevailed for the operation under 14 CFR Part 135.
Actions Taken
After the overspeed event, the affected engine was secured and the propeller was feathered. The pilot then performed an uneventful precautionary landing. No further anomalies were reported during the remainder of the flight.
Flight Details
The aircraft was a twin-engine turboprop, Embraer EMB-120, carrying passengers on a routine commuter flight. The crew responded to the overspeed by following standard procedures, resulting in a safe landing without incident.