N701ASGates Learjet LEARJET 35 1989-07-18 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

Gates Learjet LEARJET 35 S/N: 047

Summary

On July 18, 1989, a Gates Learjet LEARJET 35 (N701AS) was involved in an accident near Des Moines, IA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 2 people uninjured out of 3 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND RUNWAY ALIGNMENT DURING THE LANDING. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: ADVERSE WEATHER/RUNWAY/TERRAIN CONDITIONS, FAILURE OF THE LOCAL CONTROLLER TO WARN THE PILOT OF POSSIBLE HYDROPLANING CONDITIONS, THE PILOT'S DECISION NOT TO USE REVERSE THRUST, AND RUNWAY LIGHT ABUTMENTS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MKC89LA161. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N701AS.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, July 18, 1989
NTSB Number
MKC89LA161
Location
DES MOINES, IA
Event ID
20001213X28934
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND RUNWAY ALIGNMENT DURING THE LANDING. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: ADVERSE WEATHER/RUNWAY/TERRAIN CONDITIONS, FAILURE OF THE LOCAL CONTROLLER TO WARN THE PILOT OF POSSIBLE HYDROPLANING CONDITIONS, THE PILOT'S DECISION NOT TO USE REVERSE THRUST, AND RUNWAY LIGHT ABUTMENTS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GATES LEARJET
Serial Number
047
Engine Type
Turbo-jet
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
LEARJET 35 LJ35
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ALLIANCE AIR PARTS INC
Address
PO BOX 950640
Status
Deregistered
City
OKLAHOMA CITY
State / Zip Code
OK 73195-0640
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# MKC89LA161