On Jan. 19, a single-engine Cessna 208B (tail number N1983X),
performed an emergency landing soon after departing Washington Dulles
International Airport.
Flight 246, operated by Southern Airways Express, from
Washington Dulles International Airport to Lancaster Airport in Pennsylvania departed
from runway 30.
During the initial climb after takeoff, about 600 feet above
ground level, the flight crew noticed that the standby power light in the
cockpit illuminated. Shortly after that, a sudden, shattering noise and
vibrations came from the engine area.
The pilot instructed the copilot to declare an emergency and
initiate procedures to return to Washington Dulles. During the turnback, it
became evident that the engine was unresponsive, and the airplane was rapidly
losing altitude. The pilot decided to land the airplane on Highway 606, near
the perimeter of Washington Dulles.
During the landing, the airplane touched down on the paved
surface of the road and collided with a steel guardrail before coming to a
stop. The flight crew secured the airplane, and the crew and passengers were
met by first responders.
The aircraft was later disassembled and transported to a Southern
Airways Express maintenance facility at Lancaster.
The NTSB continues to investigate the accident.
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