Friday, February 21, 2020

Runway Excursion: Piaggio P.180 Avanti, N677P; accident occurred February 12, 2020 at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (KBJC), Broomfield, Jefferson County, Colorado

The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident.

Additional Participating Entity:

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Denver, Colorado

Aviation Accident Factual Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf


https://registry.faa.gov/N677P


Location: Broomfield, CO
Accident Number: CEN20LA083
Date & Time: 02/12/2020, 2115 MST
Registration: N677P
Aircraft: Piaggio P180
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Runway excursion
Injuries: 4 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Business

On February 12, 2020, about 2115 mountain standard time, a Piaggio P180, N677P, went off the left side of runway 30R after landing at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC), Broomfield, Colorado. The private pilot and his three passengers were not injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. The airplane was registered to JMC Air, LLC, Dillsburgh, Pennsylvania, and operated by the pilot under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a business flight. Night instrument meteorological conditions prevailed, and an instrument flight rules flight plan had been filed. The flight originated from Bob Hope Airport (BUR), Burbank, California, at 1745 Pacific standard time, and was destined for BJC.

According to the pilot's statement, the control tower advised that there was packed snow on the runway and moderate braking was reported. The approach was made at 130 knots (Vref +10). He observed the runway lights at 6,800 ft and touched down smoothly about 112 knots. When the nose wheel touched down, the airplane yawed to the left. Right rudder was applied, but the airplane continued to drift left of centerline. Both propellers were in beta range, and he placed the right propeller into reverse in an attempt to move the nose to the right. Brakes were also applied but to no avail. The airplane slid on the surface and departed the left side of the runway and skidded through the snow. The airplane spun in the snow and the right wing tip and canard contacted the ground. Post-accident examination revealed both nose gear tires were deflated and the right main tire was low on air. The right aileron was also damaged. The pilot did not report any pre-accident mechanical malfunction or anomaly with the airplane that may have contributed to the accident. 

Pilot Information

Certificate: Private
Age: 40, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Multi-engine Land; Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used:
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 3 Without Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 02/22/2018
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 01/22/2020
Flight Time:  1829 hours (Total, all aircraft), 38 hours (Total, this make and model), 1704 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 36 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 31 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Piaggio
Registration: N677P
Model/Series: P180 AVANTI
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1992
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 1019
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle
Seats: 10
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 03/19/2019, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 12100 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 2 Turbo Prop
Airframe Total Time: 5256 Hours as of last inspection
Engine Manufacturer: Pratt & Whitney
ELT: C126 installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: PT6A SER
Registered Owner: On file
Rated Power: 800 hp
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Instrument Conditions
Condition of Light: Night
Observation Facility, Elevation: BJC, 5673 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site:
Observation Time: 2128 MST
Direction from Accident Site:
Lowest Cloud Condition:
Visibility:  1 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: Overcast / 600 ft agl
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 5 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual:
Wind Direction: 40°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual:
Altimeter Setting: 30.05 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: -5°C / -6°C
Precipitation and Obscuration:
Departure Point: Burbank, CA (BUR)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: IFR
Destination: Broomfield, CO (BJC)
Type of Clearance: IFR
Departure Time: 1745 PST
Type of Airspace: Class C 

Airport Information

Airport: Rocky Mountain Metropolitan (BJC)
Runway Surface Type: Concrete
Airport Elevation: 5673 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Snow; Wet
Runway Used: 30R
IFR Approach: ILS
Runway Length/Width: 9000 ft / 100 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: None

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 3 None
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 4 None
Latitude, Longitude: 39.931111, -105.120000 (est)

Location: Broomfield, CO
Accident Number: CEN20LA083
Date & Time: 02/12/2020, 2115 MST
Registration: N677P
Aircraft: Piaggio P180
Injuries: 4 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Business

On February 12, 2020, about 2115 mountain standard time, a Piaggio P180, N677P, went off the left side of runway 30R after landing at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC), Broomfield, Colorado. The private pilot and his three passengers were not injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. The airplane was registered to JMC Air, LLC, Dillsburgh, Pennsylvania, and operated the pilot under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a business flight. Night instrument meteorological conditions were reported at the airport at the time of the accident, and an instrument flight rules flight plan had been filed. The flight originated from Bob Hope Airport (BUR), Burbank, California, at 1745 Pacific standard time, and was destined for BJC.

According to the pilot's statement, the control tower advised that there was packed snow on the runway and moderate braking was reported. The approach was made at 130 knots (Vref +10). He observed the runway lights at 6,800 ft and touched down smoothly about 112 knots. When the nose wheel touched down, the airplane yawed to the left. Right rudder was applied, but the airplane continued to drift left of centerline. Both propellers were in beta range, and he placed the right propeller into reverse in an attempt to move the nose to the right. Brakes were also applied but to no avail. The airplane slid on the surface and departed the left side of the runway and skidded through the snow. The airplane spun in the snow and the right wing tip and canard contacted the ground. Post-accident examination revealed both nose gear tires were deflated and the right main tire was low on air. Additionally, the right wing, wing tip, canard, and aileron were bent. 

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Piaggio
Registration: N677P 
Model/Series: P180 AVANTI
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built: No
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Instrument Conditions
Condition of Light: Night
Observation Facility, Elevation: bjc, 5673 ft msl
Observation Time:
Distance from Accident Site: 
Temperature/Dew Point: -5°C / -6°C
Lowest Cloud Condition:
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 5 knots / , 40°
Lowest Ceiling: Overcast / 600 ft agl
Visibility:  1 Miles
Altimeter Setting: 30.05 inches Hg
Type of Flight Plan Filed: IFR
Departure Point: Burbank, CA (BUR)
Destination: Broomfield, CO (BJC)

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 3 None
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 4 None
Latitude, Longitude: 39.931111, -105.120000 (est)

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