# NTSB CHI95LA069: Cessna S550, N287MC, Newton, IA, January 12, 1995

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: January 11, 1995, 19:30 local (Jan 12, 1995, 01:30 UTC)
- Place: Newton, IA
- Coordinates: 41.690498, -93.039909 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=41.6905&lon=-93.0399&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 6 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report May 9, 1995
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 9822
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI95LA069
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/9822/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA069

## Probable cause

the pilot-in-command's failure to attain runway alignment. A factor was a snowbank.

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, landing
  - terrain condition - snowbank (contributing factor)
  - proper alignment - not attained, pilot in command (cause)

## Analysis

BOTH PILOTS STATED THAT AFTER COMPLETING AN ILS APPROACH TO RUNWAY 32 THE AIRPLANE WAS ALIGNED OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY.  THE CAPTAIN (FLYING PILOT) ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT TO THE CENTER OF THE RUNWAY; HOWEVER, THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR TOUCHED DOWN OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY IN A SNOWBANK AND THE AIRPLANE EXITED THE RUNWAY.

## Factual narrative

On January 11, 1995, at 1930 central standard time, a Cessna S550, N287MC, registered to Maytag Corporation of Newton, Iowa, and operated by a crew of two ATP pilots, touched down with the left main landing gear off the left side of runway 32 (5,599' X 100' dry/asphalt) at Newton, Iowa, following an ILS approach.  Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident.  The nose landing gear collapsed and the airplane sustained substantial damage.  The crew of two and four passengers reported no injuries.  The corporate 14 CFR Part 91 flight was operating on an IFR flight plan.  The flight departed North Canton, Ohio, at 1800.

Both pilots reported that after the ILS approach the airplane was initially lined up on the centerline of the runway; however, at 20 feet above ground level the airplane drifted off the right side of the landing runway.  The Captain (flying pilot) attempted to return the airplane to the center of the runway; however, the airplane's left main gear touched down in the snow off the left side of the runway and the airplane exited the runway.

## Aircraft

- Registration: N287MC (not matched to a registry record)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA S550
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: S550-0102
- Airframe hours: 4316
- Engines: P&W JT15D-4B 2500 lbs thrust turbo fan
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Executive/Corporate, Part 91
- Registered owner: Maytag Corporation
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: AAIP, November 7, 1994, 69 hours before
- Departed: CAK, NORTH CANTON, OH
- Destination: TNU, IA
- Flight plan: IFR
- Airport: TNU, Newton Municipal, runway 32, 5,599 × 100 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 37; airline transport; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 6,510 total, 4,053 in this make and model, 3,950 as pilot in command, 130 in the last 90 days, 29 in the last 30 days, 7 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Instrument (IMC), Night/dark
- Wind: 140° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 0.25 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 200 ft overcast
- Temperature: 34 °F, dew point 30 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observed at: TNU

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19950111000489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950111000489A), Jan 11, 1995: Cessna S550, Newton, IA, Substantial damage. (.4)Both pilots stated that after completing an ILS approach to runway 32 the airplane was aligned off the right side of the runway. The captain (flying pilot)…

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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