N23WS

Substantial
None

BEECH B200S/N: BB-1143

Accident Details

Date
Friday, June 10, 2011
NTSB Number
CEN11CA387
Location
Waukegan, IL
Event ID
20110614X25647
Coordinates
42.420276, -87.867500
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
6
Total Aboard
6

Probable Cause and Findings

The lightning strike during an en route descent.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
BB-1143
Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Model / ICAO
B200BE20
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
11
FAA Model
B200

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
DOVEY AIR INC
Address
390 PARK ST STE 300
City
BIRMINGHAM
State / Zip Code
MI 48009-3400
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot began a descent from 16,000 feet and was being vectored for an approach when the airplane was struck by lightning. The airplane continued to perform normally and an uneventful landing was made at the planned destination airport. The pilot noticed the airplane was damaged during a post-flight walk-around. The lightning strike caused minor damage to a propeller blade on the left engine and to the left wing flap. The right elevator was substantially damaged by the lightning strike. The pilot stated they had passed an area of convective activity and were in instrument meteorological conditions with smooth air at the time of the lightening strike.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN11CA387