Short 360 crash, Nov 25, 1997, Billings-Logan
Short 360 accident on November 25, 1997 near Billings-Logan, Montana, United States with no fatalities. Cause: The co-pilot did not maintain a proper...
- Date: November 25, 1997
- Aircraft: Short 360
- Location: Billings-Logan, Montana, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The co-pilot did not maintain a proper descent rate on final approach, the captain delayed remedial action, and the left main landing gear was overloaded. Snow, crosswind and deteriorating visibility were contributing factors.
A Corporate Air Short 360 cargo flight was vectored for a VOR/DME approach to Billings in snow and deteriorating visibility. After crossing the final approach fix it descended toward the runway, the GPWS sounded a sink rate warning, and the aircraft hit the runway hard, collapsing the left main gear. Both crew survived.