Casualties unknown

2006-02-09: Canadair CL-600 (N900LG) — Aspen, CO

Aspen, CO, US

On February 9, 2006, a Canadair CL-600 (registration N900LG) was involved in an aviation accident near Aspen, CO. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Encounter with wake vortices from a departing aircraft during landing, which caused a loss of control resulting in substantial damage. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot experienced a severe roll due to wake vortices from a departing aircraft while landing on runway 15. The incident resulted in substantial damage after the nose dropped and the right main gear struck the pavement.

What happened

The pilot reported that the aircraft was on final approach for landing on runway 15 when it encountered wake vortices generated by an airplane that had just departed from runway 33. At approximately 50 feet above ground level, the aircraft experienced a hard roll to the left, which triggered the stall warning horn.

In response, the pilot applied power, causing the aircraft to roll hard to the right. Although the pilot successfully stopped the roll, the nose of the aircraft dropped significantly. The right main landing gear then impacted the runway surface, resulting in substantial damage to the airframe.

The pilot did not report any anomalies with the airframe, flight controls, engines, or weather conditions at the time of the incident.

Probable cause

Encounter with wake vortices from a departing aircraft during landing, which caused a loss of control resulting in substantial damage.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20060213X00195. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.