Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 15 November 2022
Aircraft Type: Honda HA-420 HondaJet
Owner/operator: Andersen Air LLC
Registration Number: N789RJ
Location: Salt Lake City International Airport, UT (SLC) –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Substantial
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Taxiway lights and runway lights.Taxiway lights and runway lights.
Investigating Agency: NTSBNTSB
Category: Accident
A HondaJet aircraft struck taxiway lights and runway lights during takeoff from runway 17 at Salt Lake City International Airport, Utah. The aircraft lined up on the left edge of the runway and commenced takeoff, reaching a maximum speed of approximately 77 knots before being aborted. It vacated the runway at taxiway K7 and taxied back to the ramp. The probable cause was an inadvertent attempt to takeoff on a left side of runway, resulting in a collision with runway edge lights.A HondaJet aircraft struck taxiway lights and runway lights during takeoff from runway 17 at Salt Lake City International Airport, Utah. The aircraft lined up on the left edge of the runway and commenced takeoff, reaching a maximum speed of approximately 77 knots before being aborted. It vacated the runway at taxiway K7 and taxied back to the ramp. The probable cause was an inadvertent attempt to takeoff on a left side of runway, resulting in a collision with runway edge lights.
Description
The HondaJet sustained substantial damage when it struck taxiway lights and runway lights during takeoff from runway 17 at Salt Lake City International Airport, UT (SLC). The aircraft lined up on the left edge of the runway, and commenced takeoff. The highest attained speed according to tracking data was about 77 knots before the takeoff was aborted. The aircraft vacated the runway at taxiway K7 and taxied back to the ramp. Probable Cause and Findings: The pilots inadvertent attempt to takeoff on a left side of runway, rather than the centerline of runway, which resulted in a collision with runway edge lights during the night time takeoff.
Primary Cause
Inadvertent attempt to takeoff on a left side of runway.Inadvertent attempt to takeoff on a left side of runway.Share on:
