This information is added by users of ASN. Neither ASN nor the Flight Safety Foundation are responsible for the completeness or correctness of this information.
If you feel this information is incomplete or incorrect, you can submit corrected information.
| Date: | Saturday 1 November 2003 |
| Time: | 07:52 LT |
| Type: |  Fairchild SA227-BC Metro III |
| Owner/operator: | Key Lime Air |
| Registration: | N787KL |
| MSN: | BC-787B |
| Year of manufacture: | 1991 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 23941 hours |
| Engine model: | Honeywell TPE-331-120HR |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Rawlins, Wyoming -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | Denver-Centennial Airport, CO (APA/KAPA) |
| Rawlins Airport, WY (RWL/KRWL) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot noted, during the circling approach, that the runway was snow covered. During the landing roll, the airplane began to slide to the left. The pilot applied right rudder and reversed the right propeller. The airplane slid for approximately 1,900 feet and went off the left side of the runway. The airplane struck a snow bank, substantially damaging the airplane.
Probable Cause: the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing factors include the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, the icy, snow covered runway and the snow bank.
Accident investigation:
 |
|
Sources:
NTSB DEN04LA020
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Oct-2022 17:09 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
Corrections or additions? ... Edit this accident description
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:
| ASN Home | Send Correction / Feedback |
| FSF Home | Disclaimer | Copyright |
| Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
| Press / Media |
CONNECT WITH US:
©2024 Flight Safety Foundation