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Business Jet Overruns Runway, Impacts Ditch During Instrument Approach (N135LR)

Monmouth, United States of AmericaLanding (descent or approach)

On February 25, 2020, a Learjet 55 Longhorn (registration N135LR) operated by Expectra Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Monmouth, United States of America during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The flight crew's failure to stop the airplane on the available runway, which was wet and resulted in the airplane impacting a ditch. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A business jet overran a 7,300-ft runway after touching down about 1,500 ft down the runway on a slippery surface. The aircraft departed the runway end, impacted a ditch, resulting in substantial damage.

Accident Overview

During an instrument approach to a runway in conditions of fog and mist, a business jet touched down approximately 1,500 feet down a 7,300-foot-long runway. The pilot reported applying the thrust reversers and braking gradually due to the runway being described as "slippery." As the aircraft neared the runway end, full braking was applied, but the airplane failed to stop and departed the end of the runway.

Impact and Damage

The airplane subsequently struck a ditch, causing the forward landing gear to break and the nose to pitch down. The fuselage sustained substantial damage. The copilot corroborated the pilot's account of the sequence of events.

Mechanical Status

The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable cause

The flight crew's failure to stop the airplane on the available runway, which was wet and resulted in the airplane impacting a ditch.
Runway excursion

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Feb 2020 Learjet 55 Longhorn accident near Monmouth, United States of America?

A business jet overran a 7,300-ft runway after touching down about 1,500 ft down the runway on a slippery surface. The aircraft departed the runway end, impacted a ditch, resulting in substantial damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 25 Feb 2020 Learjet 55 Longhorn accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Feb 2020 involved a Learjet 55 Longhorn, registration N135LR, operated by Expectra Aviation, at Monmouth, United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The flight crew's failure to stop the airplane on the available runway, which was wet and resulted in the airplane impacting a ditch.

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