Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 10 November 1984
Aircraft Type: Learjet 24F
Owner/operator: Macton Corp
Registration Number: N81MC
Location: 3 km W off Saint Thomas-Cyril E. King Airport (STT) –
ÿ U.S. Virgin Islands
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: Pilot in commandPilot in command
Category: Accident
A Cessna 172 aircraft experienced a near-miss landing due to a short-set approach, resulting in water damage. The aircraft was approximately two miles short of the runway. The incident was attributed to improper glidepath and altitude maintained by the pilot in command.A Cessna 172 aircraft experienced a near-miss landing due to a short-set approach, resulting in water damage. The aircraft was approximately two miles short of the runway. The incident was attributed to improper glidepath and altitude maintained by the pilot in command.
Description
Crashed into water 2 miles short of runway 09 during the third night time visual approach. PROBABLE CAUSE: proper glidepath..not attained..pilot in command proper altitude..not maintained..pilot in command CONTRIBUTING FACTORS: in-flight planning/decision..poor..pilot in command planned approach..poor..pilot in command lack of familiarity with geographic area..pilot in command crew/group coordination..poor..pilot in command light condition..dark night
Primary Cause
Proper glidepath and altitude not attained.Proper glidepath and altitude not attained.Share on:
