N342PX

Substantial
None

Saab-Scania AB (Saab) 340A S/N: 340A-147

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, January 3, 1993
NTSB Number
CHI93MA061
Location
HIBBING, MN
Event ID
20001211X11684
Coordinates
47.399299, -92.939750
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
31
Total Aboard
31

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FIRST OFFICER'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER DESCENT RATE DURING THE LANDING, AND THE CAPTAIN'S INADEQUATE SUPERVISION BY NOT TAKING TIMELY ACTION TO ENSURE A SAFE LANDING. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE COMPANY'S FAILURE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE TRAINING ON THE AIRPLANE'S FLIGHT CHARACTERISTICS AND/OR HANDLING TECHNIQUES UNDER CONDITIONS OF WING ICE CONTAMINATION, THE COMPANY'S FAILURE TO ASSURE THAT BOTH PILOTS HAD RECEIVED THE CURRENT CREW RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (CRM) TRAINING, AND THE EXISTING WEATHER CONDITIONS WHICH RESULTED IN AN ACCUMULATION OF ICE ON THE AIRPLANE'S WING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N342PX
Make
SAAB-SCANIA AB (SAAB)
Serial Number
340A-147
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1989
Model / ICAO
340A SF34
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WHITE INDUSTRIES INC
Address
PO BOX 198
Status
Deregistered
City
BATES CITY
State / Zip Code
MO 64011-0198
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI93MA061