Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 29 November 1990
Aircraft Type: Cessna S550 Citation S/II
Owner/operator: Executive Jet Aviation
Registration Number: N97QS
Location: Sebring Air Terminal, FL (SEF) –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: Citation aircraftCitation aircraft
Investigating Agency: NTSBNTSB
Category: Accident
A Citation aircraft encountered a dense fog bank at 100 feet during final approach. Due to a delayed go-around after the fog, the aircraft collided with the ground approximately 1,000 feet short of the runway. The incident was likely caused by the combination of the fog and low-light conditions.A Citation aircraft encountered a dense fog bank at 100 feet during final approach. Due to a delayed go-around after the fog, the aircraft collided with the ground approximately 1,000 feet short of the runway. The incident was likely caused by the combination of the fog and low-light conditions.
Description
Encountered a fog bank on finals at 100 feet. A go-around was initiated too late and the Citation collided with the ground about 1,000 feet short of the runway. PROBABLE CAUSE: “The pilot’s delayed go-around after encountering a fog bank on short final. The fog and the dark night were factors.”
Primary Cause
Delayed go-around after encountering a fog bank on short final.Delayed go-around after encountering a fog bank on short final.Share on:
