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2005-02-21: BAe 125 (N21SA) — Scott Aviation — Bromont, Canada

Bromont, CanadaLanding (descent or approach)

On February 21, 2005, a BAe 125 (registration N21SA) operated by Scott Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Bromont, Canada during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: 1. The flight crew attempted a night landing in the absence of runway edge lights. The aircraft touched down 300 feet to the left of Runway 05L and 1800 feet beyond the threshold. 2. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781199792Data APIEditorial standards

On a night IFR flight from Montreal to Bromont, a Scott Aviation aircraft with six occupants touched down 300 feet left of Runway 05L and 1800 feet beyond the threshold, continuing into a ditch. Two pilots and one passenger sustained serious injuries; three passengers had minor injuries.

Incident Overview

On a night instrument flight rules (IFR) flight from Montréal, Quebec, to Bromont, Quebec, a Scott Aviation aircraft with two crew members and four passengers on board departed at 1756 eastern standard time. The crew executed an approach to Bromont Airport, where the runway edge lights were reported out of service. The aircraft touched down at 1818 eastern standard time but landed 300 feet to the left of Runway 05L and 1800 feet beyond the threshold. It continued on its course for approximately 1800 feet before coming to a stop in a ditch.

Flight and Approach

Upon approaching Bromont, the co-pilot activated the lighting system and contacted the approach UNICOM (private advisory service). The flight crew was advised that the runway edge lights were out of order, but the approach lights and the visual approach slope indicator did turn on. The crew proceeded with the approach.

Landing and Evacuation

After the aircraft came to a stop in the ditch, the crew attempted to stop the engines, but the left engine did not stop. The co-pilot entered the cabin to direct the evacuation. One of the passengers attempted to open the emergency exit door but was unsuccessful. All occupants exited the aircraft through the main entrance door.

Injuries and Damage

Both pilots and one passenger sustained serious injuries. The three remaining passengers received minor injuries. The aircraft suffered major damage.

Official Findings

The investigation identified the following causes and contributing factors: 1. The flight crew attempted a night landing in the absence of runway edge lights. The aircraft touched down 300 feet to the left of Runway 05L and 1800 feet beyond the threshold. 2. The runway was not closed for night use despite the absence of runway edge lights. Nothing required it to be closed. 3. Poor flight planning, non-compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures (SOPs), and the lack of communications between the two pilots reveal a lack of airmanship on the part of the crew, which contributed to the accident.

Probable cause

1. The flight crew attempted a night landing in the absence of runway edge lights. The aircraft touched down 300 feet to the left of Runway 05L and 1800 feet beyond the threshold. 2. The runway was not closed for night use despite the absence of runway edge lights. Nothing required it to be closed. 3. Poor flight planning, non-compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures (SOPs), and the lack of communications between the two pilots reveal a lack of airmanship on the part of the crew, which contributed to the accident.

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