On November 8, 1990, a Beech A36 (registration N422M) operated by John Franklin Mallory was involved in an aviation accident near Bradford, PA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TERRAIN CLEARANCE WHILE MANEUVERING TO LAND DURING AN INSTRUMENT APPROACH. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot reported difficulty maintaining altitude and icing conditions before receiving vectors for an ILS approach. Radar contact was lost at the LOM, and wreckage indicates a left-wing-low impact with landing gear extended.
Sequence of Events
At 1948, the pilot requested a lower altitude. By 1958, the pilot reported having difficulty maintaining altitude, and at 2003 advised that he needed to land as soon as possible. While being vectored, he reported still picking up some ice but able to maintain airspeed. He was cleared for an ILS runway 32 approach into Bradford Regional Airport. At 2037, the pilot reported, '...I have the airport.' Radar contact was lost at the VOR (LOM).
Wreckage Information
The wreckage path was on an easterly heading. Tree damage indicated the airplane was in about a 30-degree left-wing-low attitude. The landing gear was down.
What happened in the 8 Nov 1990 Beech A36 accident near Bradford, PA?
A pilot reported difficulty maintaining altitude and icing conditions before receiving vectors for an ILS approach. Radar contact was lost at the LOM, and wreckage indicates a left-wing-low impact with landing gear extended.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 8 Nov 1990 involved a Beech A36, registration N422M, operated by John Franklin Mallory, at Bradford, PA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
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