Short Brothers SD-360-300 accident near Watertown, WI
On February 5, 2006, a Short Brothers SD-360-300 (airplane) was involved in an accident near Watertown, WI. 3 people died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- February 5, 2006
- Place
- Watertown, WI
- Aircraft
- Short Brothers SD-360-300 · Airplane
- Injuries
- 3 fatal, 0 serious, 1 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 43.180°N, 88.833°W
- NTSB ID
- 20060209X00189
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHT On February 5, 2006, at 1654 central standard time, two Shorts Brothers SD-360-300 airplanes (N3735W and N372AC) collided in-flight at approximately 2,500 feet mean sea level (msl) near Watertown, Wisconsin. Both aircraft were operated by Air Cargo Carriers, Inc., based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. N3735W was destroyed during impact with the ground and subsequent ground fire. N372AC was substantially damaged during the midair collision and subsequent emergency landing at Dodge County Airport (UNU), Juneau, Wisconsin. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. Both airplanes were operating under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 without flight plans. The pilot-in-command (PIC), second-in-command (SIC), and passenger aboard N3735W were fatally injured. The PIC and SIC of N372AC were not injured. The passenger aboard N372AC reported minor injuries. N3735W and N372AC departed General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) at 1555 and 1615, respectively, for local area flights. According to the flight crew of N372AC, the flights were performed to verify the fuel flow rates for auxiliary fuel tanks that had been recently installed on both airplanes. Prior to departure, both flight crews decided that they would join-up after departure to take video and still pictures of each airplane. After departure and clearing the MKE Class-C airspace, the flight crew of N372AC established radio and visual contact with N3735W. N3735W proceeded to perform several fly-bys past N372AC who remained on constant headings and altitude. N3
Probable cause
The flight crew failed to maintain clearance from another aircraft as they turned to break formation flight while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the decision of both flight crews to fly in formation.
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
