Casualties unknown

2005-07-01: Learjet 25 (N345MC) — Mcoco Inc. — Amarillo, TX

Amarillo, TX, US

On July 1, 2005, a Learjet 25 (registration N345MC) operated by Mcoco Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Amarillo, TX. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind. 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

A 7,300-hour captain lost directional control of a twin turbojet airplane while landing on Runway 04 in day VMC with a 17-knot crosswind. The aircraft struck a distance marker and exited the runway left. The left wingtip fuel load was 200-300 pounds heavier than the right.

Accident Description

A twin turbojet airplane, operated by a captain with 7,300 hours of flight experience, was landing on Runway 04 during daytime visual meteorological conditions. The wind was reported from 130 degrees at 17 knots. The runway, measuring 13,502 feet in length and 300 feet in width, was grooved and reported dry at the time of the incident.

During the landing roll, the captain was unable to maintain directional control. The airplane struck a runway distance marker and subsequently exited the runway to the left.

Fuel Load Discrepancy

Post-incident examination revealed that the left wingtip tank contained approximately 200 to 300 pounds more fuel than the right wingtip tank at the time of landing. Maintenance personnel inspected the fuel transfer system and found no discrepancies.

No other factors or causal statements 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/20050803X01150. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.