Incident Overview
Description
The DC-3 crashed 200 feet short of runway 04, while on an ILS approach. The weather at the time of the accident was: 200 feet & 400 feet broken, 600 feet overcast; visibility 1,5 miles in light rain and fog; wind 060/13; RVR 1,9-3 miles. The pilot failed to recognize a windshear condition. PROBABLE CAUSE: pilot in command – improper compensation for wind conditions pilot in command – diverted attention from operation of aircraft pilot in command – inadequate supervision of flight copilot – failed to follow approved procedures,directives,etc. weather – unfavorable wind conditions FACTORS: miscellaneous acts,conditions – downwind weather briefing – briefed by flight service personnel, in person weather forecast – forecast substantially correct
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