Casualties unknown

1988-06-17: Learjet 24 (N29LA) — Pegasus Jet Aviation — W. Palm Beach, FL

W. Palm Beach, FL, US

On June 17, 1988, a Learjet 24 (registration N29LA) operated by Pegasus Jet Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near W. Palm Beach, FL. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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An aircraft on a positioning flight overran the runway at West Palm Beach International Airport after floating 4,000 feet down the 7,991-foot runway. The only damage was a blown tire.

Flight Purpose

The aircraft departed Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport on a 14 CFR Part 91 positioning flight. The purpose was to pick up a patient in West Palm Beach, Florida, for a subsequent 14 CFR Part 135 air ambulance flight to Rochester, New York.

Landing and Overrun

According to the pilot, during landing at West Palm Beach International Airport, the aircraft floated approximately 4,000 feet down the 7,991-foot runway. Before the pilot could bring the aircraft to a stop, it ran about 30 feet off the end of the runway.

Damage and Inspection

A post-incident examination and hard landing inspection were conducted, with no discrepancies noted. The only damage incurred by the aircraft was a blown tire.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X26020. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.