Summary
On July 24, 2002, a Beech S35 (N6162G) was involved in an incident near Minneapolis, MN. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The proper glide path not obtained/maintained by the pilot. The approach lights were a contributing factor.
On July 24, 2002, at 0800 central daylight time, a Beech S35, N6162G, owned and piloted by a private pilot, was substantially damaged when it impacted runway approach lights during approach and landing on runway 30 at the Airlake Airport (LVN), Minneapolis, Minnesota. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight was not operating on a flight plan. The pilot and two passengers were uninjured. The flight originated from the Fort Dodge Regional Airport, Fort Dodge, Iowa, at 0715, en route to LVN.
Runway 30 (4,098 feet by 75 feet, asphalt) is equipped with a medium intensity approach lighting system consisting of four light units approximately 4 feet in height traversing the approach end of the runway.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI02LA209. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6162G.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The proper glide path not obtained/maintained by the pilot. The approach lights were a contributing factor.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On July 24, 2002, at 0800 central daylight time, a Beech S35, N6162G, owned and piloted by a private pilot, was substantially damaged when it impacted runway approach lights during approach and landing on runway 30 at the Airlake Airport (LVN), Minneapolis, Minnesota. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight was not operating on a flight plan. The pilot and two passengers were uninjured. The flight originated from the Fort Dodge Regional Airport, Fort Dodge, Iowa, at 0715, en route to LVN.
Runway 30 (4,098 feet by 75 feet, asphalt) is equipped with a medium intensity approach lighting system consisting of four light units approximately 4 feet in height traversing the approach end of the runway. The runway has a displaced threshold which is marked on its surface and also listed in the Airport Facility Directory as having a 391 foot displaced threshold.
According to the airport manager, another airplane hit the same approach lights during approach and landing approximately one week prior to the accident involving N6162G.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI02LA209