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1994-08-26: Beech 36 (N15512) — Georgetown, DE

Georgetown, DE, US

On August 26, 1994, a Beech 36 (registration N15512) was involved in an aviation accident near Georgetown, DE. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE ISSUANCE OF A NOTAM WITH INADEQUATE INFORMATION. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT, AND THE LACK OF VISUAL CUES CONCERNING THE CONSTRUCTION BARRIER. 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 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

During landing on Runway 22, a pilot encountered a row of railroad ties used as a construction barrier. Despite braking, the aircraft collided with the barrier. FAA inspection revealed the touchdown point was 3,000 ft down the 5,000-ft runway, and the barrier was 1,250 ft from the departure end. A NOTAM only mentioned a displaced threshold for Runway 4.

Incident Overview

During the landing roll on Runway 22, the pilot observed an obstruction—a row of railroad ties—that had been placed on the runway as a construction barrier. She applied brakes but was unable to stop the airplane before it collided with the barrier.

Runway and Barrier Details

An FAA inspector stated that the airplane touched down approximately 3,000 feet down the 5,000-foot-long runway. The construction barrier was located 1,250 feet from the departure end of the runway, giving it an effective length of 3,750 feet. A NOTAM had been issued, but it stated only that the threshold for Runway 4 was displaced 1,250 feet.

Pilot's Briefing and Observations

The pilot had obtained a weather briefing for an IFR flight but stated that she did not receive NOTAM information about the destination airport. Additionally, she reported that there were no displaced threshold markings and that she was unable to see any obstruction from the air.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001206X01973. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.