On April 24, 1996, a Cessna 208 (registration N776FE) operated by Mountain Air Cargo Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Washington, DC. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The gear slid on the painted surface of the threshold, which was slick in spots from an earlier rain storm. 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.
An aircraft skidded on threshold markings while holding on runway 30, coming to rest on its left wing and propeller. Winds were 300 degrees at 17 knots gusting to 30 knots.
Event Details
After receiving clearance from the tower to taxi into position and hold on runway 30, the aircraft began to skid while on the threshold markings. During the skid, the right wing lifted, and the aircraft came to rest on its left wing and propeller. The aircraft continued to skid off the runway and onto the overrun area.
Pilot Statement
The pilot reported that the winds were from 300 degrees at 17 knots, with gusts to 30 knots. He stated that he felt he had taken every precaution and that the accident occurred because the landing gear slid on the painted surface of the threshold, which was slick in spots due to an earlier rain storm.
Probable cause
The gear slid on the painted surface of the threshold, which was slick in spots from an earlier rain storm.
What happened in the 24 Apr 1996 Cessna 208 accident near Washington, DC?
An aircraft skidded on threshold markings while holding on runway 30, coming to rest on its left wing and propeller. Winds were 300 degrees at 17 knots gusting to 30 knots.
Were there any fatalities in the 24 Apr 1996 Cessna 208 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 24 Apr 1996 involved a Cessna 208, registration N776FE, operated by Mountain Air Cargo Inc., at Washington, DC.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The gear slid on the painted surface of the threshold, which was slick in spots from an earlier rain storm.
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