Casualties unknown

1992-11-22: Learjet 25B (N893WA) — Flight Operations Inc — Cleveland, OH

Cleveland, OH, US

On November 22, 1992, a Learjet 25B (registration N893WA) operated by Flight Operations Inc was involved in an aviation accident near Cleveland, OH. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND ALTITUDE WHICH RESULTED IN A LANDING TOUCHDOWN WITH INSUFFICIENT RUNWAY LENGTH REMAINING AND A SUBSEQUENT LANDING OVERRUN. CONTRIBUTING WAS THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO INITIATE A GO AROUND, A TAILWIND, AND A DOWNSLOPING RUNWAY. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

During an ILS approach to Runway 28 in heavy rain, the pilot touched down beyond the intended point with a tailwind. The airplane overran the runway, colliding with the localizer facility and a fence, and the landing gear collapsed.

Incident

During an instrument landing system (ILS) approach to Runway 28, the pilot reported touching down beyond the intended landing point. The landing was conducted with a tailwind, and the pilot reported heavy rain at the time. To cushion the landing, the pilot added power, which contributed to the location of the touchdown point. The copilot stated that he expected the pilot to perform a go-around.

Sequence of Events

According to witnesses, the airplane touched down with approximately 2,000 to 2,800 feet of runway remaining. The airplane continued past the end of the runway, colliding with the localizer transmitter facility and a fence. During the impact sequence, the landing gear collapsed.

Aircraft and Runway Information

The runway is 6,015 feet long. The last 2,000 feet of the runway slopes downward at approximately a 0.85% gradient. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or other details.

Landing Performance

According to Lear Jet, the landing distances based on the prevailing conditions for a dry runway and a wet runway are about 3,350 feet and 4,690 feet, respectively.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X16001. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.