Incident Overview
Date: Monday 7 October 1991
Aircraft Type: Learjet 55C
Owner/operator: private
Registration Number: N555MX
Location: Nrnberg Airport (NUE) –
ÿ Germany
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: Nose gearNose gear
Category: Accident
A Cat I approach was conducted in known Cat III conditions with visual reference lost. The landing was continued without flare initiation, resulting in a hard touchdown on the nose gear, causing gear shear. The aircraft subsequently stopped 1300 meters from the threshold.A Cat I approach was conducted in known Cat III conditions with visual reference lost. The landing was continued without flare initiation, resulting in a hard touchdown on the nose gear, causing gear shear. The aircraft subsequently stopped 1300 meters from the threshold.
Description
During a Cat I approach in known Cat III conditions, visual reference to the runway was lost but the landing was continued. No flare was initiated. The aircraft touched down hard on the nose gear which sheared off. The aircraft stopped 1300 m from the threshold on the runway.
Primary Cause
Loss of visual reference during a Cat I approach in known Cat III conditions.Loss of visual reference during a Cat I approach in known Cat III conditions.Share on:
