Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 6 August 1986
Aircraft Type: Learjet 55
Owner/operator: Federal Paper Board
Registration Number: N921FP
Location: Rutland Airport, VT (RUT) –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Accident
A Learjet attempted takeoff on the wrong runway, resulting in a crash and fire. The pilot failed to follow established procedures and directives, leading to the aircraft being destroyed.A Learjet attempted takeoff on the wrong runway, resulting in a crash and fire. The pilot failed to follow established procedures and directives, leading to the aircraft being destroyed.
Description
Takeoff attempted on wrong runway. Takeoff was aborted but the Lear overran the runway and hit a stone wall. The aircraft was destroyed by fire. PROBABLE CAUSE: wrong runway..selected..pilot in command checklist..not used..pilot in command procedures/directives..not followed..pilot in command CONTRIBUTING FACTORS: object..fence complacency..pilot in command
Primary Cause
Wrong runway selection.Wrong runway selection.Share on:
