N535PCLEARJET 35A 1991-02-14 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

LEARJET 35A S/N: 35A-291

Summary

On February 14, 1991, a Learjet 35A (N535PC) was involved in an accident near Aspen, CO. The accident resulted in 3 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The flight crew's failure to maintain airspeed and control of the airplane while maneuvering to land. Contributing factors were the flight crew's execution of an unstabilized approach and the surrounding snow-covered mountainous terrain.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DEN91FA043. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N535PC.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, February 14, 1991
NTSB Number
DEN91FA043
Location
ASPEN, CO
Event ID
20001212X16437
Coordinates
39.190261, -106.820175
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
3
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The flight crew's failure to maintain airspeed and control of the airplane while maneuvering to land. Contributing factors were the flight crew's execution of an unstabilized approach and the surrounding snow-covered mountainous terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
LEARJET
Serial Number
35A-291
Engine Type
Turbo-jet
Model / ICAO
35A LJ35
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SEANAIRE INC
Address
175 PATERSON AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
MIDLAND PARK
State / Zip Code
NJ 07432
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DEN91FA043