Beschrijving:
A high rate of descent developed on final approach, and the plane touched down hard 12 feet short of the landing threshold. The left main landing gear separated after impacting the concrete foundation supporting the runway's approach lighting system.
PROBABLE CAUSE: "The pilot's failure to maintain the proper descent rate, his failure to attain the proper touchdown point and the fightcrew's delay in taking remedial action. A factor was the downdraft. "
| Status: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
| Datum: | dinsdag 30 maart 1999 |
| Tijd: | 11:47 |
| Type: |  Learjet 35A |
| Luchtvaartmaatschappij: | Piedmont Hawthorne Aviation |
| Registratie: | N508GP |
| Constructienummer: | 35A-424 |
| Bouwjaar: | 1981 |
| Aantal vlieguren: | 7686 |
| Motoren: | 2 Garrett TFE731-2-2B |
| Bemanning: | slachtoffers: 0 / inzittenden: 2 |
| Passagiers: | slachtoffers: 0 / inzittenden: 8 |
| Totaal: | slachtoffers: 0 / inzittenden: 10 |
| Schade: | Groot |
| Gevolgen: | Repaired |
| Plaats: | Rogers, AR ( Verenigde Staten)
|
| Fase: | Nadering (APR) |
| Soort vlucht: | Binnenlandse charter |
| Vliegveld van vertrek: | Winston-Salem-Smith-Reynolds Airport, NC (INT/KINT), Verenigde Staten |
| Rogers Municipal Airport-Carter Field, AR (ROG/KROG), Verenigde Staten |
A high rate of descent developed on final approach, and the plane touched down hard 12 feet short of the landing threshold. The left main landing gear separated after impacting the concrete foundation supporting the runway's approach lighting system.
Probable Cause:
PROBABLE CAUSE: "The pilot's failure to maintain the proper descent rate, his failure to attain the proper touchdown point and the fightcrew's delay in taking remedial action. A factor was the downdraft. "
Accident investigation:
 |
|
Bronnen:
» NTSBFoto's
Kaart
Deze kaart geeft het vliegveld van vetrek weer en de geplande bestemming van de vlucht. De lijn tussen de vliegvelden geeft niet de exacte vliegroute weer.
De afstand tussen Winston-Salem-Smith-Reynolds Airport, NC en Rogers Municipal Airport-Carter Field, AR bedraagt 1236 km (772 miles).
De afstand tussen Winston-Salem-Smith-Reynolds Airport, NC en Rogers Municipal Airport-Carter Field, AR bedraagt 1236 km (772 miles).
This information is not presented as the Flight Safety Foundation or the Aviation Safety Network’s opinion as to the cause of the accident. It is preliminary and is based on the facts as they are known at this time.
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
