Casualties unknown

Runway Excursion Following Landing in Thunderstorm Conditions (N1124J)

Dayton, OH, US

On May 21, 1982, a Bac 1-11-204AF (registration N1124J) operated by U.s. Air was involved in an aviation accident near Dayton, OH. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Aircraft registered N1124J
Aircraft registered N1124J. Photo: G B_NZ / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

During landing in thunderstorm conditions, an aircraft veered off the right side of the runway after encountering wind shear and braking difficulties. The runway was not grooved and had less than the recommended gradient.

Approach and Landing

During arrival, a thunderstorm with lightning was present over the airport, prompting the aircrew to hold for approximately 7 to 10 minutes. After a Beech Baron had landed, the crew commenced an ILS approach. On final approach, an 8 to 10 degree crab was required to compensate for the wind. The first officer was flying the aircraft. He reported that wind shear was encountered at about 50 to 100 feet above ground level, but only slight rudder input was needed to straighten the aircraft.

A normal touchdown was achieved. After touchdown, speed brakes and reverse thrust were used. The aircraft then veered left, and reverse thrust was cancelled. The first officer reported that rudder and brakes were applied, but braking was nil. He attempted reverse thrust again.

Runway Excursion

Subsequently, the aircraft departed the right side of the runway. Scrubbing marks were found from approximately 1300 to 3500 feet down the runway, indicating the point at which directional control was lost.

Runway Conditions

The runway was not grooved. Additionally, the runway had a gradient of less than the 1 percent recommended by FAA Circular AC No: 150/5325-2C. These conditions may have affected braking performance.

No further details regarding the aircraft, occupants, or damage were provided in the source.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020917X03096. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.