Narrative:

While flying the approach we were cleared for the ILS. Air traffic control tower reported an RVR of 2000; and an RVR of 4000 is required to land. We executed the missed approach procedure; and were vectored back for landing. During the second attempt at the ILS approach; air traffic control reported a touchdown RVR of 3500; and a roll-out RVR of 5000. I noted the fuel level of 800 pounds remaining; and made the decision that it would be safer to land than to execute another missed approach. Even though the RVR was reported at 3500; we both had the runway in sight; so I chose to land. Landing was normal/safe; and no further abnormality occurred.

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Original NASA ASRS Text

Title: A Beech 1900D flight crew reported encountering below minimum weather at destination. The Captain decided to land since he had the runway in sight and fuel was an issue.

Narrative: While flying the approach we were cleared for the ILS. Air Traffic Control Tower reported an RVR of 2000; and an RVR of 4000 is required to land. We executed the missed approach procedure; and were vectored back for landing. During the second attempt at the ILS approach; Air Traffic Control reported a touchdown RVR of 3500; and a roll-out RVR of 5000. I noted the fuel level of 800 LBS remaining; and made the decision that it would be safer to land than to execute another missed approach. Even though the RVR was reported at 3500; we both had the runway in sight; so I chose to land. Landing was normal/safe; and no further abnormality occurred.

Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site as of April 2012 and automatically converted to unabbreviated mixed upper/lowercase text. This report is for informational purposes with no guarantee of accuracy. See NASA's ASRS site for official report.