On January 16, 1990, a Cessna 402 (registration N4532Q) operated by Freight Runners Express was involved in an aviation accident near Mosinee, United States of America during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot disregarding the published decision height and not performing a missed approach. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An on-demand air taxi crashed into trees and terrain during a third ILS approach attempt, about two miles beyond the airport. The pilot reported instrument fluctuations and visibility issues during earlier approaches.
Accident Overview
An on-demand air taxi airplane collided with trees and terrain during a third attempt at an Instrument Landing System (ILS) approach. The accident occurred approximately two miles beyond the airport, on the extended centerline of the landing runway.
Sequence of Events
The pilot reported that during the first approach to the airport, he saw the runway and observed vehicles on the taxiway as he executed a missed approach. When asked about the reason for the second missed approach, the pilot stated it was due to instrument fluctuations on his course direction indicator. During this period, the pilot requested that the runway lights be set to high intensity because he could not see them. The lights were verified as being set for high intensity. The pilot did not remember anything of the third approach after passing the outer marker. Snow removal operations were in progress at the airport during the time the accident airplane was making approaches.
Probable Cause
The official probable cause is the pilot disregarding the published decision height and not performing a missed approach.
What happened in the 16 Jan 1990 Cessna 402 accident near Mosinee, United States of America?
An on-demand air taxi crashed into trees and terrain during a third ILS approach attempt, about two miles beyond the airport. The pilot reported instrument fluctuations and visibility issues during earlier approaches.
Were there any fatalities in the 16 Jan 1990 Cessna 402 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 16 Jan 1990 involved a Cessna 402, registration N4532Q, operated by Freight Runners Express, at Mosinee, United States of America.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot disregarding the published decision height and not performing a missed approach.
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