Cargo Aircraft Excursion During Landing at Central Wisconsin Airport

Casualties unknown • Mosinee, WI, US

A cargo positioning flight ended in an excursion after the aircraft struck a snow berm during landing in heavy snowfall.

What happened

On a non-scheduled domestic cargo positioning flight, the aircraft was performing an instrument landing system approach at Central Wisconsin Airport during moderate to heavy snowfall. The pilot reported that runway conditions were poor and covered in snow, with the presence of crosswinds and wind shear.

During the approach, the tower advised the pilot of a snow berm remaining on the west side of Runway 35 because the runway had not been plowed to its full width. After touchdown, the pilot attempted to steer away from the berm using right rudder while avoiding braking to prevent a skid. As the power levers were moved into the beta range, the left outer main landing gear tire made contact with the edge of the snow berm.

The aircraft then began to yaw to the left. Despite further right rudder application, the nose wheel struck the snow berm and broke off, causing the aircraft to travel over the berm. The main landing gear wheels collapsed completely, and the aircraft slid to a stop approximately 200 feet west of Runway 35. There were no injuries reported, but the aircraft sustained substantial damage.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck an unplowed snow berm on the side of the runway, leading to nose gear failure and subsequent gear collapse.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2006-12-23 Beech 99 accident near Mosinee, WI?

A cargo positioning flight ended in an excursion after the aircraft struck a snow berm during landing in heavy snowfall.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2006-12-23 involved a Beech 99, registration N799CZ, at Mosinee, WI.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck an unplowed snow berm on the side of the runway, leading to nose gear failure and subsequent gear collapse.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20070118X00070. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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