# NTSB NYC86LA208: Beech C24R, N6637E, Hartford, CT, August 2, 1986

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: August 2, 1986, 14:00 local (18:00 UTC)
- Place: Hartford, CT
- Location: 41.7659° N, 72.6816° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Hartford, CT, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=41.7659&lon=-72.6816&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Serious injuries
- Injuries: 1 serious, 1 minor
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 30404
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC86LA208
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/30404/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA208

## Sequence of events

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

- Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction, cruise
  - propeller system/accessories,hub - leak (contributing factor)
  - window,flight compartment window/windshield - dirty(foggy) (cause)
  - visual/aural perception, pilot in command (contributing factor)
- Loss of control - in flight, landing - flare/touchdown
  - light condition - daylight
  - flare - misjudged, pilot in command (cause)
  - precautionary landing - performed, pilot in command
- On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, landing - flare/touchdown

## Analysis

THE BEECH 24R PILOT NOTICED A BUILD-UP OF A SUBSTANCE ON THE WINDSHIELD. HE ALSO EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM CONTROLLING THE PROPELLER. HE SAID UPON LANDING HE COULD NOT JUDGE FORWARD VISIBILITY AND FLARED HIGH (30-40 FT). THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE AIRCRAFT BOUNCED ONCE. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT. THE FAA FOUND A FAILED FITTING ON THE PROPELLER.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N6637E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6637E), registered now, S/N MC-692, built 1979 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: BEECH C24R
- Registry model: [Beech C24R](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-c24r) (registry code 1151254) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming I0360 SER A&C](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-i0360-ser-a-c) (registry code 41511, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: MC 692
- Airframe hours: 1950
- Engines: LYCOMING I0360A1B6 200 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: No damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Centerline Aviation
- Registered owner: Centerline Aviation, Inc
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Departed: HFD, HARTFORD, CT
- Destination: ACK, NANTUCKET, MA
- Airport: HFD, Hartford, runway 20, 4,418 × 150 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 31; private; airplane ratings: multi-engine land, single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 1,671 total, 123 in this make and model, 1,456 as pilot in command, 195 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Visibility: 5 statute miles
- Temperature: 84 °F, dew point 64 °F
- Altimeter: 27.00 inHg

## 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 19860802087009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860802087009A), Aug 2, 1986: Beech C24R, Hartford, CT. The windshield was obscured during flight. A leaking zerk fitting caused grease to seep out. No damage to aircraft.

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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