On September 3, 2007, a Rockwell Sabreliner 75 (registration N726JR) operated by Jet Lease was involved in an aviation accident near San José-Juan Santamaría, Costa Rica during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
During takeoff from runway 07, a tyre burst prompted the captain to abort. Emergency braking failed to stop the aircraft, which overran, lost its landing gear, and struck obstacles before stopping near the fence. All six occupants escaped uninjured.
Incident Overview
On an unspecified date, an aircraft was conducting a takeoff from runway 07 at San José-Juan Santamaría Airport. As the takeoff roll progressed, one of the tyres burst. The captain decided to abandon the takeoff procedure and initiated an emergency braking manoeuvre.
Event Sequence
The aircraft, unable to stop within the remaining runway distance, overran the end of the runway. During the overrun, it lost its undercarriage and struck obstacles before coming to rest near the perimeter fence.
Outcome
All six occupants escaped without injury. The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it beyond economical repair.