# NTSB NYC06LA011: Beech 1900D, N144ZV, Ogdensburg, NY, October 17, 2005 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: October 16, 2005, 23:20 local (Oct 17, 2005, 03:20 UTC) - Place: Ogdensburg, NY - Coordinates: 44.681945, -75.465553 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=44.6819&lon=-75.4656&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 3 uninjured - Status: Completed, report October 3, 2006 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: FAA FSDO - NTSB case key (mKey): 62687 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC06LA011 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/62687/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA011 ## Probable cause A collision with a coyote during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a nosegear collapse and subsequent impact with the runway. A factor was the nighttime condition. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - On ground/water collision with object, takeoff - roll/run - object - animal(s) (cause) - light condition - night (contributing factor) - Gear collapsed, takeoff - roll/run - On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, takeoff - roll/run - terrain condition - runway ## Analysis During a takeoff roll at night, while the airplane was above 80 knots and below V1, the nosegear struck a coyote, and collapsed. The flightcrew successfully aborted the takeoff; however, the airplane sustained substantial damage when it impacted the runway. ## Factual narrative On October 16, 2005, about 2320 eastern daylight time, a Beech 1900D, N144ZV, operated by Air Midwest Inc. as flight 4655 (d.b.a. US Airways Express), was substantially damaged during a takeoff roll at Ogdensburg International Airport (OGS), Ogdensburg, New York. The certificated airline transport pilot, certificated commercial pilot, and passenger were not injured. Night visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight destined to Massena International Airport (MSS), Massena, New York. An instrument flight rules flight plan was filed for the air carrier flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 121. During the takeoff roll, while the airplane was above 80 knots and below V1, the nosegear struck a coyote. The flightcrew successfully aborted the takeoff; however, the airplane sustained substantial damage as a result of a nosegear collapse and subsequent impact with the runway. The reported weather at OGS, at 2325, was: wind from 300 degrees at 13 knots, gusting to 20 knots; visibility 10 miles; overcast ceiling at 2,600 feet; temperature 46 degrees F; dew point 37 degrees F; altimeter 29.65 inches Hg. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N144ZV](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N144ZV-2015-05-13), registration cancelled 2015-05-13, S/N UE-144, built 1995 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Beech 1900D - Registry model: [Beech 1900D](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-1900d) (registry code 1154162) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Pratt & Whitney PT6A series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-pt6a-series) (registry code 52032, turbo-prop) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: UE-144 - Engines: Pratt & Whitney PT6A-67D 1279 horsepower turbo prop; Pratt & Whitney PT6A-67D 1279 horsepower turbo prop - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Part 121 - Registered owner: Air Midwest Inc - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Transport - Departed: OGS, Ogdensburg, NY - Destination: MSS, Massena, NY - Flight plan: IFR - Airport: OGS, Ogdensburg International Airpo, runway 27, 5,200 × 150 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 26; injuries: none; airline transport; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 1, with waivers/limitations; last flight review June 1, 2005; seat: left; flight hours: 3,700 total, 1,015 in this make and model, 3,260 as pilot in command, 210 in the last 90 days, 100 in the last 30 days, 4 in the last 24 hours - Co-pilot; age 33; injuries: none; commercial, flight instructor; airplane ratings: multi-engine land, single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 1, without waivers/limitations; last flight review September 1, 2005; seat: right; flight hours: 3,500 total, 1,400 in this make and model, 1,936 as pilot in command, 174 in the last 90 days, 49 in the last 30 days, 4 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Night - Wind: 300° at 13 knots, gusting 20 - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: 2,600 ft overcast - Temperature: 46 °F, dew point 37 °F - Altimeter: 29.64 inHg - Observed at: OGS ## 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 20051016025159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051016025159A), Oct 16, 2005: Beech 1900D, Ogdensburg, NY, Substantial damage. (-23) During takeoff roll from ogs to mss, at approximately 80 KTS, aircraft struck wildlife approximately 1000 feet down the runway. The impact of the animal… 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. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.