NTSB Identification: NYC06LA011
Scheduled 14 CFR Part 121: Air Carrier operation of AIR MIDWEST INC (D.B.A. US Airways Express)
Accident occurred Sunday, October 16, 2005 in Ogdensburg, NY
Aircraft: Beech 1900D, registration: N144ZV
Injuries: 3 Uninjured.
This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.
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. 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, the airplane struck a coyote. The flightcrew successfully aborted the takeoff; however, the airplane sustained substantial damage as a result of the collision.
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. Index for Oct2005 | Index of months
Scheduled 14 CFR Part 121: Air Carrier operation of AIR MIDWEST INC (D.B.A. US Airways Express)
Accident occurred Sunday, October 16, 2005 in Ogdensburg, NY
Aircraft: Beech 1900D, registration: N144ZV
Injuries: 3 Uninjured.
This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.
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. 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, the airplane struck a coyote. The flightcrew successfully aborted the takeoff; however, the airplane sustained substantial damage as a result of the collision.
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. Index for Oct2005 | Index of months
uke: I'm sure the crew already scooped it up, and now US Air Express has on-board catering!!!:beer:
