Summary
On September 04, 2004, a Gates Learjet 25B (N47MR) was involved in an incident near Colorado Spring, CO. All 5 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: Right main tire failure for reasons undetermined.
On September 4, 2004, at approximately 1350 mountain daylight time, a Gates Learjet 25B, N47MR, operated by American Jets, Inc., was substantially damaged when both tires blew during the takeoff roll from City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS), Colorado Springs, Colorado. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The lifeguard flight was being operated on an instrument flight rules flight plan, under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 135. The pilot, co-pilot, two crew members and a passenger reported no injuries.
This incident is documented in NTSB report DEN04LA138. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N47MR.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
right main tire failure for reasons undetermined.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On September 4, 2004, at approximately 1350 mountain daylight time, a Gates Learjet 25B, N47MR, operated by American Jets, Inc., was substantially damaged when both tires blew during the takeoff roll from City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS), Colorado Springs, Colorado. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The lifeguard flight was being operated on an instrument flight rules flight plan, under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 135. The pilot, co-pilot, two crew members and a passenger reported no injuries. The cross-country flight was originating at the time of the accident and was en route to Memphis, Tennessee.
According to the accident report submitted by the operator, during the takeoff roll, the airplane began to vibrate on the right side and then the right tire blew. The left tire blew shortly thereafter. In a statement made by the co-pilot, the "captain maintained directional control" and the drag chute was deployed. The airplane came to rest at the departure end of runway 17L. A postaccident investigation revealed that metal from the landing gear penetrated the wings and the fuselage was wrinkled. An examination of the airplane systems revealed no anomalies. The reason for the tire failure was not determined.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DEN04LA138