Casualties unknown

1992-12-31: Beech 58 (N21BW) — Northern Colorado Air Charter — FT Collins, CO

FT Collins, CO, US

On December 31, 1992, a Beech 58 (registration N21BW) operated by Northern Colorado Air Charter was involved in an aviation accident near FT Collins, CO. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: FAILURE BY THE PILOT TO FOLLOW IFR PROCEDURES IN NOT EXECUTING A MISSED APPROACH WHEN HE ARRIVED AT THE RUNWAY THRESHOLD WITH IMPROPER ALIGNMENT AND IMPROPER DESCENT RATE FOR LANDING. A FACTOR WAS: MARGINAL WEATHER CONDITIONS. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 9 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

During an ILS approach in marginal weather, an aircraft landed hard left of centerline, causing landing gear collapse and a runway excursion before sliding to a stop.

Incident Overview

While conducting an instrument landing system (ILS) approach in marginal weather conditions, the aircraft crossed the runway threshold displaced to the left of the centerline. The pilot continued the approach and executed a hard landing approximately 3,000 feet from the runway threshold, touching down on the left edge of the runway.

Sequence of Events

Upon touchdown, the right main landing gear collapsed, and the right propeller struck the runway surface. The aircraft subsequently departed the left edge of the runway, resulting in the collapse of the remaining landing gear. The aircraft then slid for approximately 1,000 feet before re-entering the confines of the runway and coming to a stop.

Aircraft and Runway Details

The specific aircraft type, registration, and operator were not provided in the source. The runway was not identified by number or length. No information regarding occupants or injuries was included.

Weather Conditions

Marginal weather conditions were reported during the approach, but no specific visibility, ceiling, or wind data were stated.

Investigation Status

No probable cause was determined in the source. The investigation focused on the events as described, without additional analysis or conclusions.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X16153. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.