ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 294278
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| Date: | Saturday 18 December 2004 |
| Time: | 23:15 LT |
| Type: |  Smith, Ted Aerostar 601P |
| Owner/operator: | Undetermined |
| Registration: | N60CF |
| MSN: | 61P-0415-149 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1977 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming IO-540 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Wheeling, West Virginia -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | Unknown |
| Wheeling-Ohio County Airport, WV (HLG/KHLG) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot attempted a night landing on a taxiway in front of the control tower, which was closed at the time. The airplane overran the end of the taxiway, rolled down an embankment and struck trees. The pilot, whose identity was not confirmed, was believed to have incurred minor injuries. He subsequently paid a passerby to take him to a local hotel, and after a night's rest, he left the area. Ownership of the airplane could not be determined due to a recent sale. Approximately 250 kilos of cocaine were found onboard the airplane. Further investigation was being conducted by federal authorities and local law enforcement.
Probable Cause: The pilot misjudged his distance/speed, and his intentional landing on an unsuitable taxiway at night. A factor in the accident was the night light conditions.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB IAD05CA025
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 11-Oct-2022 14:45 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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