What happened
On the night of September 19, 2008, a Bombardier Learjet Model 60, registration N999LJ, was involved in a fatal accident at Columbia Metropolitan Airport in South Carolina. The aircraft, which was operated by Global Exec Aviation for Inter Travel and Services, Inc., was in the middle of a rejected takeoff procedure on runway 11 when it exited the paved surface.
The incident occurred at approximately 23:53 EDT. During the aborted takeoff attempt, the aircraft overran the runway, leading to a significant accident. The impact resulted in four fatalities, including the captain, the first officer, and two passengers. Additionally, two passengers sustained serious injuries during the event and were subsequently treated at a local hospital for severe burns.
Findings
While the specific mechanical or operational triggers for the aborted takeoff were not detailed in the provided text, the accident was characterized by the aircraft's failure to remain on the runway during the high-speed deceleration phase of the rejected takeoff.