No fatalities

11 Feb 2012: LEARJET INC 31A — International Jet Services, Inc. — Wheatland, WY

Wheatland, WY, United States
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After a normal touchdown on a wet runway with patches of snow and ice, the airplane veered right, departed the runway at about 70 knots, leading to main landing gear collapse and wing puncture. No mechanical malfunction was reported.

Incident Overview

The operator reported that as the airplane approached the destination airport, the flight crew prepared for landing. The runway had been plowed earlier in the day and was wet with a few patches of snow and ice. The pilots executed a normal touchdown and subsequently deployed thrust reversers and applied brakes to decelerate gradually.

Runway Excursion

Shortly after touchdown, the airplane began to veer to the right side of the runway. The flight crew attempted to correct the deviation, but the airplane did not respond to control inputs. The aircraft continued off the runway surface while traveling at approximately 70 knots.

Structural Damage

Upon departing the runway, the main landing gear collapsed and punctured the wings. The airplane sustained major damage to the right wing. The operator stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Operational Context

No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, or location were provided in the report. The incident occurred during daylight hours under the prevailing runway conditions described.

Contributing factors

PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintainedEffect on operation