Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 22 September 1985
Aircraft Type: Learjet 35A
Owner/operator: Louisiana Pacific Corp.
Registration Number: N873LP
Location: Auburn, AL –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 7
Component Affected: Pilot of other aircraftPilot of other aircraft
Category: Accident
A midair collision occurred between a Challenger II ultralight and a passenger aircraft at 50 feet over the runway 10 and 18 intersection. Both aircraft were on approach. The probable cause was inadequate pilot lookout and visual lookout.A midair collision occurred between a Challenger II ultralight and a passenger aircraft at 50 feet over the runway 10 and 18 intersection. Both aircraft were on approach. The probable cause was inadequate pilot lookout and visual lookout.
Description
Midair collision with a Challenger II ultralight at 50 feet over the runway 10 and 18 intersection. Both aircraft were on approach. PROBABLE CAUSE: visual lookout..inadequate..pilot in command visual lookout..inadequate..pilot of other aircraft
Primary Cause
Inadequate pilot lookout and visual lookout.Inadequate pilot lookout and visual lookout.Share on:
