Runway excursion involving aircraft during landing

No fatalities • Dallas-Love Field, United States of America • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft veered off the runway and sustained heavy damage after the nose gear collapsed during a landing incident.

What happened

Upon completing the landing sequence on runway 13R, the aircraft experienced a loss of directional control. This resulted in the plane drifting toward the right side of the runway surface. As the aircraft moved onto the soft ground adjacent to the paved area, the nose landing gear failed and collapsed under the weight of the plane.

The movement ended once the aircraft came to a complete stop. Despite the severity of the impact with the ground, all three occupants successfully exited the aircraft without sustaining any injuries. The incident resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair.

Findings

  • The aircraft drifted off the runway following the landing phase.
  • Contact with soft terrain led to the structural failure of the nose gear.

Probable cause

The aircraft lost directional control after landing, leading to a runway excursion and subsequent nose gear collapse on soft ground.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2006-03-10 Lockheed L-1329 JetStar accident near Dallas-Love Field, United States of America?

An aircraft veered off the runway and sustained heavy damage after the nose gear collapsed during a landing incident.

Were there any fatalities in the 2006-03-10 Lockheed L-1329 JetStar accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2006-03-10 involved a Lockheed L-1329 JetStar, registration N116DD, operated by Charles L. Joekel, at Dallas-Love Field, United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft lost directional control after landing, leading to a runway excursion and subsequent nose gear collapse on soft ground.

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