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Stall and Crash During ILS Approach Due to Unstabilized Approach and Crew Inexperience (N304UE)

Columbus, OH, US

On January 8, 1994, a Jetstream 4101 (registration N304UE) operated by Atlantic Coast Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Columbus, OH. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: (1) An aerodynamic stall that occurred when the flightcrew allowed the airspeed to decay to stall speed following a very poorly planned and executed approach characterized by an absence of procedural discipline; (2) Improper pilot response to the stall… 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.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

An airplane stalled and crashed 1.2 nautical miles east of runway 28L during an ILS approach. The captain initiated the approach at high speed and crossed the final approach fix without proper configuration. Airspeed was not monitored, and the captain failed to apply full power or configure the airplane in a timely manner. Both pilots had low flight time and experience in the airplane and EFIS systems.

Accident Overview

The airplane stalled and crashed 1.2 nautical miles east of runway 28L while conducting an Instrument Landing System (ILS) approach. The captain initiated the approach at a high speed and crossed the final approach fix (FAF) at a high speed without first having the airplane properly configured for a stabilized approach.

Flight Crew Actions

The airspeed was not monitored nor maintained by the flightcrew. The captain failed to apply full power and configure the airplane in a timely manner. The airline had no specified callouts for airspeed deviations during instrument approaches.

Crew Experience and Pairing

Both pilots had low flight time and experience in the airplane and in any electronic flight instrument system (EFIS)-equipped airplane. Additionally, the captain had low time and experience as a captain. Inadequate consideration was given to the possible consequences of pairing a newly upgraded captain, on a new airplane, with a first officer who had no airline experience in air carrier operations. Current FAA regulations do not address this pairing issue.

Aerodynamic stall

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 8 Jan 1994 Jetstream 4101 accident near Columbus, OH?

An airplane stalled and crashed 1.2 nautical miles east of runway 28L during an ILS approach. The captain initiated the approach at high speed and crossed the final approach fix without proper configuration. Airspeed was not monitored, and the captain failed to apply full power or configure the airplane in a timely…

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 8 Jan 1994 involved a Jetstream 4101, registration N304UE, operated by Atlantic Coast Airlines, at Columbus, OH.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

(1) An aerodynamic stall that occurred when the flightcrew allowed the airspeed to decay to stall speed following a very poorly planned and executed approach characterized by an absence of procedural discipline; (2) Improper pilot response to the stall warning, including failure to advance the power levers to…

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001206X00616. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.