Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
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.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
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.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC06LA011