ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 367600
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| Date: | Friday 15 December 1989 |
| Time: | 21:33 LT |
| Type: | British Aerospace BAE 3101 |
| Owner/operator: | Us Air Leasing & Services Inc |
| Registration: | N851JS |
| MSN: | 834 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2271 hours |
| Engine model: | GARRETT TPE 331 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 20 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Staunton, VA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | |
| Baltimore, MD (KBWI) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
Probable Cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY ALIGN THE AIRPLANE WITH THE RUNWAY HEADING DURING THE TAKEOFF RUN. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: AIRPORT PERSONNEL'S FAILURE TO ASSURE THAT RUNWAY MARKING AND EDGE LIGHTS WERE ADEQUATELY CLEARED OF SNOW, ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL (NIGHT/WEATHER/TERRAIN/RUNWAY) CONDITIONS, AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF VISUAL PERCEPTION.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB BFO90FA012
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 22-Mar-2024 16:47 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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