Casualties unknown

1993-03-03: Beech 200 (N7257T) — Bunge Corporation — Chesterfield, MO

Chesterfield, MO, US

On March 3, 1993, a Beech 200 (registration N7257T) operated by Bunge Corporation was involved in an aviation accident near Chesterfield, MO. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AFTER ENCOUNTERING WHITEOUT CONDITIONS IN THE LANDING FLARE. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During an ILS approach, the aircraft encountered thick fog and a complete whiteout at touchdown, losing forward visibility. The aircraft veered left off Runway 8R after the left propeller struck a snowbank.

Incident Overview

The pilot reported an ILS approach that was uneventful until within two feet of touchdown. At that point, thick fog and a complete whiteout caused a loss of all forward visibility and the entire runway environment. The aircraft touched down left of the runway centerline, and the left propeller impacted a snowbank located on the left side of the runway.

Runway Excursion

The aircraft veered off the left side of Runway 8R, which measures 7,000 by 150 feet. It skidded to a stop perpendicular to and facing the runway.

Weather Conditions

A weather observation taken nine minutes after the incident recorded the temperature and dew point both at 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Visibility was 3/16 statute mile in light drizzle and fog.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X11944. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.