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Runway Overrun at Coleman A. Young Airport (N50CD)

Detroit-City (Coleman A. Young), United States of AmericaLanding (descent or approach)

On February 3, 1990, a Rockwell Sabreliner 40 (registration N50CD) operated by City of Detroit was involved in an aviation accident near Detroit-City (Coleman A. Young), United States of America during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft operating a flight from Tampa to Detroit for the Detroit City Police overran runway 15 at Coleman A. Young Airport. All six occupants escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview and Context The aircraft was completing a flight from Tampa to Detroit on behalf of the Detroit City Police. The incident occurred after the airplane landed on runway 15 at Coleman A. Young Airport. ## Runway Overrun and Outcome Following the landing, the airplane encountered difficulties to stop within the remaining distance. As a result, the aircraft overran the runway and came to rest. All six occupants escaped uninjured. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair. ## Operational Details The source identifies the operator as the Detroit City Police and the route as Tampa to Detroit. The specific runway involved was runway 15 at Coleman A. Young Airport. No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, date, or cause are provided in the source.

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What happened in the 3 Feb 1990 Rockwell Sabreliner 40 accident near Detroit-City (Coleman A. Young), United States of America?

An aircraft operating a flight from Tampa to Detroit for the Detroit City Police overran runway 15 at Coleman A. Young Airport. All six occupants escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 3 Feb 1990 Rockwell Sabreliner 40 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 3 Feb 1990 involved a Rockwell Sabreliner 40, registration N50CD, operated by City of Detroit, at Detroit-City (Coleman A. Young), United States of America.

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