Casualties unknown

2001-02-13: Beech 200 (N222KA) — Washington State Patrol Aviation Section — Olympia, WA

Olympia, WA, US

On February 13, 2001, a Beech 200 (registration N222KA) operated by Washington State Patrol Aviation Section was involved in an aviation accident near Olympia, WA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point for landing. A factor was weather conditions below published approach minimums. 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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An aircraft on an ILS approach to runway 17 overran the runway by 442 feet, collapsing its right main landing gear. Visibility was 1/4 mile in fog, below the 1/2 mile minimum.

Approach and Landing

An aircraft was conducting an instrument landing system (ILS) approach to runway 17. The reported visibility at the time was 1/4 mile in fog, which was below the published minimum approach visibility of 1/2 mile. According to the pilots, during the approach, the copilot reported seeing the approach lights 100 feet above decision height (DH) and the runway in sight at decision height. The pilot visually acquired the runway a few seconds later and continued toward the runway for landing.

Passenger Observations

Several passengers reported that the airplane subsequently floated or landed long. The pilot stated that as the aircraft settled in for landing, he observed the touchdown zone markers at the departure end approaching rapidly.

Overrun and Damage

The airplane overran the runway, coming to a stop in the dirt 442 feet beyond the departure end. During the overrun, the aircraft's right main landing gear collapsed.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20010301X00529. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.