Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary MKC83IA035

WICHITA, KS, USA

Aircraft #1

N85BH

BEECH 100

Analysis

PILOT REPORTED THAT WHILE CRUISING AT 18000 FEET, THE PRESSURIZED PORTION OF THE SECOND WINDOW BLEW OUT. THE INSIDE WINDOW REMAINED INTACT AND THE CABIN SLOWLY DEPRESSURIZED. THE PILOT MADE AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING. THE WINDOW WAS REPLACED BY A LATER PRODUCTION PANE AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS RELEASED FOR FLIGHT. THE OLD WINDOW HAD APPROXIMATELY 5773 HOURS SINCE INSTALLATION.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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