In view of the apparent success of the nonstandard glide slope at Huntington, it is unfortunate that such an installation was not made sooner. However, the experience gained with this installation should provide a basis for possible application to other airports where standard installation criteria cannot be met without major construction.
2.2 Conclusions
(a) Findings
(1) The pilots were properly certificated and qualified to conduct this flight.
(2) The aircraft was certificated and maintained in accordance with the existing FAA rules and company procedures, and was properly equipped for the intended flight.
(3) The flight was conducted in accordance with the provisions of FAR 121.445 and with company procedures applicable to "off route" charter flights.
(4) The charter arrangements between Southern Airways, Inc. and Marshall University were adjusted and the aircraft was loaded within the operational capability of the aircraft.
(5) The carrier used the same aircraft, pilots, dispatches, flight planning services, and supervising personnel in this operation as they used in their regularly scheduled service.
(6) The flight release to the Huntington airport anticipated that the runway would be wet, and was predicated on the availability of sufficient runway as required by FAR 121.195(b).
(7) The aircraft weight and center of gravity were within limits for the intended landing at Huntington.
(8) The runway length at the Huntington airport was adequate for the intended landing, under the existing circumstances.
(9) The instrument approach aids at Huntington, which provided lateral but not vertical guidance to the runway, were operating properly at the time of the accident.
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