Learjet 55 runway excursion at North Eleuthera Airport

No fatalities • Eleuthera, Bahamas

A Learjet 55 experienced a runway excursion following an aborted takeoff in the Bahamas.

What happened

On August 25, 2016, at approximately 1903 UTC, a Learjet 55, registration N666TK, was involved in a runway excursion at North Eleuthera Airport in Eleuthera, Bahamas. The aircraft, operated by RCR7 LLC, was performing a takeoff attempt when the crew initiated an aborted takeoff.

Following the aborted takeoff, the aircraft exited the runway, resulting in substantial damage to the plane. All nine people on board, consisting of two pilots and seven passengers, were not injured.

At the time of the accident, weather conditions were reported as Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) with winds from 040 degrees at 08 knots.

Probable cause

The official probable cause was not provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Aug 2016 LEARJET 55 UNDESIGNAT accident near Eleuthera, Bahamas?

A Learjet 55 experienced a runway excursion following an aborted takeoff in the Bahamas.

Were there any fatalities in the 25 Aug 2016 LEARJET 55 UNDESIGNAT accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Aug 2016 involved a LEARJET 55 UNDESIGNAT, registration N666TK, operated by POLYGON AIR CORP, at Eleuthera, Bahamas.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The official probable cause was not provided in the source material.

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