Aircraft crash during diversion to Jamestown-Chautauqua County Airport

No fatalities • Jamestown-Chautauqua County, United States of America • Landing (descent or approach)

A ferry flight involving a two-person crew crashed during its final approach to Jamestown-Chautauqua County Airport following reports of electrical issues.

What happened

A ferry flight originating from Dunkirk-Chautauqua County Airport in New York was en route to Fort-Lauderdale-Executive Airport when the crew encountered difficulties. While maintaining an altitude of 10,000 feet, the two-person crew identified malfunctions within the aircraft's electrical system. In response to these technical complications, the decision was made to divert the flight to Jamestown-Chautauqua County Airport.

During the final approach to runway 25, the aircraft was traveling at 157 knots with a descent rate of 1,000 feet per minute. The aircraft struck the ground at the runway threshold, causing it to lose control. Following the impact, the plane veered toward the left side of the runway into a grassy area, where it subsequently caught fire. The intensity of the flames resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. Both members of the crew were extracted from the wreckage and sustained various injuries.

Findings

The sequence of events was initiated by technical problems with the onboard electric system encountered during the flight.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck the ground at the runway threshold during an approach following an electrical system malfunction.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2024-08-05 Cessna 750 Citation X accident near Jamestown-Chautauqua County, United States of America?

A ferry flight involving a two-person crew crashed during its final approach to Jamestown-Chautauqua County Airport following reports of electrical issues.

Were there any fatalities in the 2024-08-05 Cessna 750 Citation X accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2024-08-05 involved a Cessna 750 Citation X, registration N750GB, operated by Accent Stripe, at Jamestown-Chautauqua County, United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck the ground at the runway threshold during an approach following an electrical system malfunction.

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