Aircraft Overrun During ILS Approach in Fog

Casualties unknown • Bloomington, IN, US

An aircraft experienced a runway excursion during an ILS approach to runway 35, resulting in collapsed landing gear after skidding off the end of the runway into snow.

What happened

The pilot was conducting his second ILS approach for runway 35 following a previously executed missed approach. At the time of the event, the control tower reported visibility of only 1/8 of a mile due to fog, which was below the required weather minimums of 1/2 mile for the ILS 35 approach.

The tower controller observed the aircraft at an altitude of approximately 200-300 feet above the mid-field of the 6500-foot runway. The aircraft subsequently performed a long landing and skidded off the end of the runway into the snow. The impact caused the landing gear to collapse. There were no injuries reported.

Findings

The investigation noted that the visibility conditions during the approach did not meet the established minimums for the instrument approach procedure.

Probable cause

The aircraft landed long on the runway, resulting in an overrun into the snow and subsequent collapse of the landing gear.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1997-01-21 Beech 300 accident near Bloomington, IN?

An aircraft experienced a runway excursion during an ILS approach to runway 35, resulting in collapsed landing gear after skidding off the end of the runway into snow.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1997-01-21 involved a Beech 300, registration N404EW, at Bloomington, IN.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft landed long on the runway, resulting in an overrun into the snow and subsequent collapse of the landing gear.

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