Approach lighting system investigation following terrain impact

No fatalities • Cedar Rapids, United States of America • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft impacted terrain during its second ILS approach after descending below the established glidepath.

What happened

During the execution of a second Instrument Landing System (ILS) approach, the aircraft descended beneath the required glidepath. This deviation resulted in the plane striking the ground approximately 2,500 feet before reaching the designated landing runway.

Findings

Following the accident, the pilot suggested that a malfunction within the approach lighting system played a role in the descent below the glidepath. However, subsequent technical evaluations of the approach lighting system conducted via a post-accident functional check showed no evidence of irregularities or failures.

Probable cause

The aircraft descended below the glidepath and struck terrain during an ILS approach.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1992-12-13 Cessna 402 accident near Cedar Rapids, United States of America?

An aircraft impacted terrain during its second ILS approach after descending below the established glidepath.

Were there any fatalities in the 1992-12-13 Cessna 402 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1992-12-13 involved a Cessna 402, registration N17CH, operated by Dwyer Air, at Cedar Rapids, United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft descended below the glidepath and struck terrain during an ILS approach.

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